My cousin keeps posting stories during family arguments and I kinda want to see what’s being said without getting pulled into more drama. If they notice I watched it, I’ll get messages for sure. Any suggestions for viewing Instagram stories anonymously so I can stay out of it?

I’ve been in almost the exact same situation, family group chat blowing up and one cousin turning their stories into some kind of commentary channel. I wanted to know what was being said but didn’t want the follow up messages like “so you saw it right?”. What helped me was just using https://blinkviewer.com/ a couple times. You don’t log in or anything, just check and move on. Kept me informed without getting dragged into another round of drama, which honestly saved my nerves a bit.

Oh wow, this hits close. We had a phase where my aunt and cousin were basically arguing through stories and then watching who viewed them like it meant something. I remember opening one by accident and instantly getting a message about it. After that I got way more careful. Your way of just checking quietly makes total sense. It’s honestly such a relief to stay in the loop without becoming part of the drama, especially when you’re just trying to keep the peace and not pick sides.