In March 2019, People Magazine published an exclusive story and interview with Lynn, detailing the months of targeted harassment and homophobic abuse, which all stemmed from a since-deleted hate group on the Reddit platform, organized around shock jocks Opie and Anthony. Regarding the widespread bullying, Lynn told People Magazine “It’s been my experience that nothing triggers this type of toxic masculinity culture more than a gay man who isn’t afraid, and I can’t think of anything I am less afraid of than a bunch of fragile dudes who can’t deal with my existence.”