50 Heartwarming Instances Where Internet Users Supported Others On Social Media
Nobody's excluded, and everyone is free to love what they want.
Social media can be a rough place, but every so often, a post pops up that reminds people there is still plenty of kindness online. This roundup focuses on those small, heartwarming moments when internet users chose support over snark.
The posts come from the subreddit Gates Open, Come On In, a community that celebrates acceptance instead of gatekeeping. From encouraging comments to surprisingly wholesome reactions, the examples below show how strangers can make the internet feel a little less cold.
Some of these replies are simple, some are funny, and some are genuinely touching, but they all point to the same thing, people still know how to show up for each other. Read on.
1. Sometimes a simple deed can be a source of inspiration.
cydbeer2. Awesome gamer dad!
Ok_Count_63423. This child won't get ejected.
GoCommitThunderBath
These posts show how a little support online can go a long way.
4. Assholes don't belong here.
N0F**ks2Give
5. Games are for everyone to enjoy!
SquooshyMarshmallows
6. They do deserve to be congratulated.
kfreshhhIN
That kind of encouragement tends to spread fast.
7. Banging their heads together too!
IveKnownItAll
8. You will always have time for the things that you love.
trying_my_okayest
9. Absolutely no cons when it comes to all GFs
JanettaFrick
And sometimes the nicest replies are the simplest ones.
10. Even adults need encouragement when it comes to art.
Theworldslullabye
11. People are not products.
Fxon
12. No discrimination here.
mccurry8
That message lands pretty clearly, no matter who is reading it.
13. Let women wear anything they want.
mayanakatherine
14. This awesome grandma
zerglet13
15. So sweet!
Maechil
Wholesome posts like these are exactly why people keep coming back.
16. Embrace the differences of every person
Fireblade09
17. We like what we like.
deedjarin
18. His kindness will go a long way.
Darphon
That is the kind of response people remember.
19. What platonic love is
thelovedrive
20. Everyone deserves a good wage and benefits, no matter what job they're doing.
ALazySwing
21. We love our passionate nerds!
sarahhollowell
That is a pretty solid reminder that kindness does not need to be complicated.
22. If only dads were like this.
InvisibleDelicious
23. The bloom of an unexpected friendship.
SerasVictory
24. This is true! Being these doesn't make you less of a man.
ppc_btc1976
Sometimes the comment section gets it exactly right.
25. We love our aces!
mariarty_221b
26. Everyone deserves love, no matter who they are.
4236DL
27. The most important thing about playing a game is the enjoyment.
Ryanjl1985
That kind of energy makes the whole thread better.
28. You are what you are. No one can dictate what you should be.
29. Society's expectations are stupid.
ithyle
30. For people with fetishes
allybrinken
It is hard not to smile at a thread like this.
31. Practical tip from a very nice dad.
Thedepressionoftrees
32. Regardless of background and religion, everyone can be friends.
SkyRocketMiner
33. Depression is different for every person, and that's okay.
letsplayjen
That message is simple, but it still matters.
34. Even vegans have tons of delicious options.
Reddit
35. Nothing should stop people from pursuing their passion.
Manealendil
36. Love knows no boundaries.
georgetakei
That is the kind of positivity the internet could use more often.
37. Not cheating at all!
corbillardier
38. The most important thing in a vacation is the enjoyment, not the room you'll be staying in.
The2WheelDeal
39. Everyone can relate.
tuyoki
That is the sort of support that sticks with people.
40. Their mom's the best!
BlueSpider2099
41. The beautiful view is free for all.
Symnestra
42. Make the most out of our generation.
Dena_Roth
43. Making a random stranger smile.
mrbuh
44. Appreciating the classics
Dena_Roth
45. Give yourself a pat on the back after reading the books you like.
read-and-be-merry
46. Let them be themselves.
heyyguido
47. This is so right. It should just be marriage.
sad__gemini
48. Every pet cat in the world is cute.
thholyghost
49. Never engender a certain kind of beer. It's for everyone to enjoy!
nickjvh
50. It's indeed the exact opposite of gatekeeping.
every_daydad
It's always amazing to see people setting their differences aside.
When we see everyone without judgments, the world becomes a better place. We're glad to see that despite the rampant toxicity online, people still have it in them to support those who are different from them.
These are the kinds of posts that make social media feel worth scrolling through.
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