Should individuals be prosecuted for negative statements on social media? My position is in favor about individuals being prosecuted on social media. I have some reasons for this. First, people that get cyberbullied feel powerless over the mean comments they get on social media. When people get cyberbullied they begin to lose trust and become paranoid. Also, If you get cyber bullied on social media, there is a risk of feeling powerless or upset over the mean comment you get. If you feel powerless over the mean comment, then you might not be able to tell your parents or other family members about it. When you get cyberbullied and don't do anything about it, then you are making the situation get worse than it is already.