Internet
main
What does main mean?
The public-facing account. Real handle, real friends, posts your nan might see. The one you protect — anything cursed goes on the burner.
"I'm not posting that on main, are you mad?"
Origin
Gaming term for your primary character that bled into social media, where everyone now runs a main and at least one alt.
Frequently asked questions
What does main mean for accounts?
Your main is your primary account — the one with your real name and face on it.
How do you use main in a sentence?
"I only post from my main; the other one's just for lurking."
What's the difference between a main and an alt?
Your main is your primary, identity-linked account, while an alt is a secondary or throwaway account.
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