Bob's initial score is negative. Using the alt puts him back to zero. That's why people use alts.In post 70, Clumsy wrote:What I mean is, let's say Bob has his tell. Playing as "Bob" would be our set neutral or control.
Bob=0
If Bob plays as Albert, it gives him an advantage in the game because people won't know his tell.
Bob + Albert = 2
A mod who knows the alt will know that it's Bob.
Mod = (the advantage of)Albert
Bob + Albert - Mod = 0
So, since both Albert and Mod are greater than 0, each confers an advantage. If you think Albert doesn't give an advantage (or as much of one), Mod doesn't confer much advantage, because it is, in essence, a nullifier.
Well, other than for trolling.
Somewhat beside the point though.