diff --git a/fedireads/incoming.py b/fedireads/incoming.py
index 0ccd48072..9c2866d12 100644
--- a/fedireads/incoming.py
+++ b/fedireads/incoming.py
@@ -181,8 +181,7 @@ def handle_incoming_follow_accept(activity):
         request.delete()
     except models.UserFollowRequest.DoesNotExist:
         pass
-    else:
-        accepter.followers.add(requester)
+    accepter.followers.add(requester)
     return HttpResponse()