(Johnny Weir. Photo via Wikimedia.)

Johnny Weir responded to internet negativity directly with an Instagram message aimed at one troll in particular.

Weir is currently covering the Rio Olympic games and brought along his trademark eccentric style. His eye-catching clothing elicits many comments, but Weir decided to call out negative comments by using one particular message as an example.

The 32-year-old posted the message in question over a photo of himself.

“You give gay people a bad name. You are a bad drag queen. And not pretty. You come off as a sad faggot. Shame on you,” the message reads.

Weir posted his response in a caption under the photo.

“This message was sent to me today,” Weir writes. “I don’t feature being called a ‘faggot.’ This has to stop. This jealousy and hatred from within my own community is stunting our growth.”

“I wear the clothes that I like and clothes that entertain, which is my job,” Weir continued. “At home, I am not this person. I can wear whatever I want because I can. If you aren’t interested in me, stop following me. I work on television, fly around the world all year to different events. What do you do Gary?”

This message was sent to me today. I don’t feature being called a “faggot”. This has to stop, this jealousy and hatred from within my own community is stunting our growth. I wear the clothes that I like and clothes that entertain which is my job. At home, I am not this person⬆️. I can wear whatever I want because I can. If you aren’t interested in me stop following me. I work on television, fly around the world all year to different events. What do you do Gary? I gain strength from these messages. Be smart and stronger people. Nothing matters but YOU. #armyof1

A photo posted by •JOHNNY WEIR• (@johnnygweir) on Aug 13, 2016 at 6:01pm PDT