Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O’Connor responds to allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to a minor. The claims first appear on Reddit over the weekend, accompanied by screenshots that depict O’Connor allegedly sharing a sexually explicit meme and sending a suggestive message referencing a 16-year-old fan’s “bikini pics.” In coverage of the issue, O’Connor acknowledges the allegations. He says he mistook the account he messaged for someone else, presenting the interaction as an error rather than intentional misconduct. The reports agree that the allegations circulate online with specific examples from the purported messages, and that O’Connor publicly addressed the situation after the posts began spreading. Both outlets characterize the dispute as emerging from user-shared screenshots on Reddit and note that O’Connor’s response centers on mistaken identity regarding the account contacted. The available reporting focuses on the social-media claims and O’Connor’s acknowledgment and explanation rather than any separate official findings or charges.