what you propose might work, or it might work against the core purpose of the social network. As far as I know (no Instagram user), Instagram works (for a certa

what you propose might work, or it might work against the core purpose of the social network. As far as I know (no Instagram user), Instagram works (for a certain demographic) on the basis that its users are ok with random semi-anonymous strangers liking their photos and following and linking their profile. If you take away or limit that, what are you left with? will your users be content? and more importantly, will advertisers keep spending the same or more money on your platform?