[1] DK is commonly done to reveal private or sensitive information that negatively impacts the child's life, making it difficult to gain acceptance to college, or subjecting them to bullying.
By posing as a peer or authority figure, adults may also gather information about minors, and use it in real world crimes, such as kidnapping.
[2][3] In the United States, the act of reposting photos is legal, and does not lead to punishment.
However the misappropriation of name or likeness is illegal, or can result in a lawsuit.
[4] In addition to this, it is illegal to publish private facts, such as addresses and birthdates, under the Publication of Private Facts law.