Post #4391256
2026-08-04 23:51 UTC
This struck me as a definition that could encompass an "alt":
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/alt#Noun
So, I asked this question. Is there a difference?
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@evan@cosocial.ca 2026-08-04 23:55
I think both a sockpuppets and an alt are meant to deceive others, at least about your identity. I think the difference is sincerity. An alt is an effort to enjoy an experience that you don't feel comfortable enjoying in your main persona -- maybe sexual, maybe political, maybe a hobby you think your friends would find nerdy or lame, maybe just getting outside the confines of your own skin for a while.