As is always the case when any celebrity posts LGBTQ+ content, homophobes got up in arms and decided to make their bigotry known. Some declared they were unfollowing Schnapp for being gay, while others who have fallen for conservatives’ war against LGBTQ+ visibility denounced Pride events as an affront to the imaginary children they always seem so keen on defending (at the expense, of course, of actual LGBTQ+ kids and teens).

But Schnapp’s fans did all the firing back for him, calling out negativity and offering their own words of support.

“people that say they’re going to unfollow him just because of his sexuality need to grow up,” wrote @wafturedits, while @m.diarra.a called “all these homophobes in the comments” “embarrassing.”

Another user wisely pointed out that “These comments are literally the reason we should have Pride,” reminding everyone that Pride is about refusing to be silenced and invisible no matter how obnoxious the bigots get in demanding otherwise.

And then there’s the other reason Pride is still so important—getting to be in a welcoming space among people who understand your world.

Or as @annielidlove summed it up in this particular instance: “The pure joy in that first picture is so beautiful.”