An alt is an NG accont set up by a user that already exists in order to post under a different name. This may be done for several reasons:
- Posting threads that get a reaction from the community, such as what pokemon_trainerBROCK, theNGpro, BigBlueWhale, and ReadingRocks did.
- Being able to post beyond the 4 post limit.
- Posting while your main account is banned. Note: This is against the BBS rules and if you are caught, your accounts will be deleted.
- Double posting, even thought this is rarely done with two accounts.