On paper, this feels safe. You’re not posting to the world. You’re sharing with a like-minded community of peers.

Set your accounts to private by default to keep your personal life personal.

While there is no official article on a site called "britishteens.co.uk" (which currently lacks a public presence), the British Council's LearnEnglish Teens

: Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication on all accounts.

A young tradesperson applies for an apprenticeship with Network Rail. A fellow group chat member, five years later, leaks a Discord conversation where the applicant mocked safety protocols. The digital footprint, originally intended to be private, becomes a career-ending liability.