r/r4r Feb 19 '24

🪲 UPDATED 22 April; DESKTOP users also affected [META] Pasting anything into the title field breaks posting when using the Reddit app; "Invalid State" error

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If you are getting an "Invalid State" error message when posting, it is due to a known bug in Reddit, which corrupts the post title when text containing (possibly invisible) invalid characters is pasted into the title field. This is easy to avoid by simply not pasting anything into the title field. All versions of the app and the desktop website are now affected. Note that this message has nothing to do with the use of the word "state" as a type of location or division within certain countries; editing your location tag will not help.

Known workarounds include:

  • ➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️Avoid pasting or inserting any text into the post title field by any means other than typing it.⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️ Type the title out instead. If you already pasted text into the title field, it may be necessary to restart the app (desktop users, reload the page using Ctrl+F5) and compose the post without pasting any text into the title field. ➡️➡️This includes all shortcuts (Ctrl+V, etc) and other forms of text insertion or auto-complete, including the copy/paste clipboard toolbar on your phone's keyboard.⬅️⬅️
  • If there is blank space at the start or end of the title, deleting it should allow the post thru. THIS BLANK SPACE WILL BE INVISIBLE; if you can move the text cursor past the start or end of your title, there is blank space present that must be deleted.
  • Alternatively, Using the Old Reddit interface (https://old.reddit.com) should reliably work, as Reddit has long since stopped adding new bugs to updating this version. Pasting works in this version of the website; if your post title is long, you may want to use this option instead. This version of the website may or may not be accessible from a mobile browser; if it fails to load or redirects to the app, try using the "Request Desktop Site" feature of your browser, or uninstall the Reddit app.

Note that pasting text into the post body does not cause any issues, and is safe to do.

Reddit has stated they are "still working on" fixing this bug, but have not provided us any timeline or updates on their progress. It is not clear to us how or why this issue cannot be resolved on their end in nearly 3 months time.

If the above workarounds do not work:

  • As of 7 May, all screen capture recordings thus far sent to the mod team have shown that users are ignoring the instructions above and pasting text into the title field. It should be obvious that these workarounds will not work if they are not followed. ➡️➡️If you cannot avoid pasting text into the title, use old.reddit.com to post instead.⬅️⬅️
  • If you can reproduce this issue while following the workarounds, please try to screen-record the issue, so that we can investigate the cause. Please record the entire process, starting from the community home screen, thru to submitting the post and showing the "Invalid State" error message. Use a screen capture tool if possible, but using a camera would also work if the video is clear enough. Use a video host like Imgur, Gfycat, Streamable, or Youtube host the video, and message the link to the mods using the support links in the community menu or info page. If possible, please include what device, browser, and keyboard app is being used.

r/r4r 1h ago

F4M Massachusetts / Online 23 [F4M] Looking for a serious relationship in Massachusetts or online but has to be in person with time, ages 21-29 and United States only!

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before reading: you MUST be OUTGOING or an AMBIVERT and very comfortable with voice calls!

hiii :) i am on the hunt to find my soulmate! what i am looking for in a person is someone who loves to have fun/goof off and be silly, opens up quickly, is VERY talkative meaning texting frequently, loyal and honest, a guy who can be emotionally supportive when i’m having a rough day and i do the same for him, is on the more casual side with how they present themselves, can have a playful sarcastic side, loves to chill at home watching shows or playing video games. PLEASE BE A DOG LOVER AS WELL ITS SO IMPORTANT TO ME AS I HAVE 2 DOGS!!! physical appearance wise i am white, 5’2, long wavy brown hair, brown eyes, and reddish glasses. you MUST have NO kids as i’m very far from being ready for that

i want to feel like a priority to you, no smoking/drugs since i have been clean my entire life, alcohol is okay in moderation. i want to find someone who has a traditional full time job with morning shifts and weekends off like i do preferably. either a conservative/right leaning as well. i’d like for someone to be pretty responsive and we talk everyday for a few hours.

as for my interests i am a HUGE cartoon network fan and its really important for you to know what ninjago is my all time favorite show and classics such as dexter’s laboratory, kids next door, ed edd n eddy, the powerpuff girls, adventure time, regular show, and the amazing world of gumball plus many more! i also really like watching american dad, futurama, south park, the simpsons, bob’s burgers, and i’m an enjoyer of most reality shows especially big brother and survivor. i do like specific animes such as shield hero, sword art online demon school, konosuba, and my hero academia. i want to rewatch these shows with whoever i end up clicking with AND i actively want to talk and be excited while we rewatch the shows.

as for video games i play mario kart world mainly for the nintendo switch 2 but also have many other mario games and i am also looking for a nintendo nerd like i am who grew up with mario and kirby games on the gamecube, wii, and 3ds during their childhood! i also LOVE playing wizard101 and am ready to quest through the worlds with someone :) not having a game in common with me is a dealbreaker.


r/r4r 5h ago

F4M Online 27 F4M #Online Looking for fun, flirty texts that hopefully turn into more

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I'm looking for something starting online that could turn into something irl if the connection is strong enough and we decide we'd be compatible on multiple levels. Otherwise, we can still have fun, surely. I am single, childless and monogamous.

I'd like to meet someone willing to be friends first. I like people who are talkative and don't usually respond in short sentences, able to express their feelings, flirty and playful.

I love movies (and also love discussing them), theater, animals, walks, puzzles, coloring, gym, running. I sometimes (rarely) play games but we can do that together or binge watch stuff and I would love to meet people with different and various interests.

I enjoy trying new foods and learning about different countries, expend my horizons and seeing different cultures and lifestyles. Sometimes I feel jealous I won't get to live enough. The thing I love most is traveling, I unfortunately do not have the time to do it as often as I wanted, but I truly believe there is nothing that connects me more with myself and makes me live the present so intensely. I own a pet and am a huge animal lover.

I have a demanding stressful job but I always make time for the important things, there is no growth in exhaustion.

If you also want someone to talk to/ share a lot of stuff without really looking to make any future plans from the beginning, then I'd love to know you. Someone who's an open book and maybe even an overthinker, excited to share a lot and have someone "witness" their life might be a very good match.

I live in Romania. ONLY text if you are located in Europe.

I'm white, 1.70m and 68kg, dark medium hair, brown eyes. I'm kinda chubby (curvy - hourglass figure) but in good shape - the type that exercises regularly but also really loves food.

Please text more than just a "hi" and feel free to include pictures (if not then please describe what you look like)


r/r4r 1h ago

M4F United Kingdom / Online 25 [M4F] #Ireland/#Online - on the search for my first partner in crime

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Hi everyone my name is Tom and I'm from Ireland. I have graduated from college last year with a degree in chemistry and I'm currently unemployed. I am also a triplet and a redhead.

My hobbies are video games, chess, reading, playing badminton, watching YouTube and listening to music. I also like sci fi, Marvel and DC. I also enjoy travelling across Europe and visiting the capital cities. I've visited 16 countries and plan on visiting more in the future. I have also been to America and Canada. I also enjoy skiing.

I am single and looking for a woman who shares similar interests and around my age. I prefer someone from Ireland, in particular Dublin, but I'm not against a long distance relationship as long as you are from Europe or the US. I am into brunettes, especially slim and attractive. I am also into East Asians, particularly Japanese. I prefer someone with no tattoos or piercings, though I don't mind if you wear glasses.

Here is what I look like:

https://imgur.com/a/vmLa2na


r/r4r 36m ago

M4F Austria 22[M4F] #Europe/Austria – Tired of the dating grind?

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Same here, but honestly? I’m feeling pretty hopeful about it.
I’m not here to dwell on the frustrations. I just know what I’m looking for: a real connection with someone who wants the same simple, beautiful things. Having your person. Someone to come home to (or text good morning to), share how your day actually went, laugh about the little things, and talk about life late into the night. That deep, warm kind of love that feels exciting and peaceful at the same time.
It’s a bit cheesy, sure — but it’s also genuine. I’d love to build something real with a girl who feels the same pull: to care for someone and be cared for, to create inside jokes, make memories, and just… enjoy each other.
If that resonates with you, I’d really like to hear from you. Slide into my DMs. Or, if you’re feeling playful: burn some very wet wood so I see the smoke, or strum a guitar on a sunny park bench. I’ll notice.
Looking forward to it.


r/r4r 2h ago

M4F Connecticut 19M4F #CT putting myself out there!

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hi :) im joey, im 19 (soon turning 20!!) i am a goofy guy with a big heart and vibrant imagination! i love gaming, writing, drawing, and nature! but i also love so many internet aesthetics (like frutiger aero, cyber glacier, webcore, etc.) i have a huge propensity towards nostalgia & 2000’s-early 2010’s life & aesthetics. i’ve always wanted to find someone that i could share that nostalgia with and someone who would understand.

i love nature and this world, and though i’m in my head a lot, my body remembers how it all makes me feel :)
i’d like to consider myself to be conventionally attractive, i have kind of long brown hair, brown eyes, a nice jawline, and a short beard that compliments my features! i am also very invested and passionate about my personal fashion (my main fashion aesthetic is streetwear!!) and how i look, smell, and generally come off.
you might be asking why im here then if im conventionally attractive and the truth is! i hate clubbing and “going out” and finding love at work/in my college classes is not.. the best idea.
i also like to consider myself alternative :) ive always been kind of the outcast/nerd, and i am a staunch leftist politically. ive never really liked or fit in with the “””normal people”””

qualities im looking for in you:

- introspective & melancholic
- loves nature
- is nerdy/has nerdy hobbies
- alternative
- 420 friendly?
- lives on the east coast of the US (im from CT)

anyways!! thats me :) feel free to message me if ur interested im excited to hear from you <3


r/r4r 4h ago

23 [F4R] #Asia/Anywhere - shy girl looking for friends!

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Hi! I'd really love to make some new friends, it's been hard for me to make friends cos I'm really shy and introverted. Here's a little bit about me:

  • I love reading, video games, gardening, fashion, horror, manga, etc. Overall I'd say I'm a mix of nerdy and girly.

  • I'm ethnically Asian but I'd love to make friends from any part of the world and any gender!

  • I think I'm a good listener so I'd love to be a supportive friend who someone can vent to. I'm looking for some kind friends.

Thank you for reading!


r/r4r 5h ago

F4A Online 37[F4A] #Online - Looking for a Meal Planning & Weight Loss Buddy

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I've been trying to lose weight for the last 4–5 months, and for the first time in my life I've actually stayed consistent and made real progress. Things are going well, but I still lose motivation on a lot of days.

I eat two meals a day and try to prepare healthy, filling meals instead of just eating less. The excitement I had at the beginning isn't really there anymore, and some days the whole process just feels repetitive and boring.

I'm looking for someone to meal plan with and maybe prepare food together 2 - 3 times a week. Having to decide what to eat every single day is exhausting, so I want to start making monthly meal plans. I also want to prepare freezer-friendly meals or ingredients in advance to make things easier.

The problem is that cooking and eating healthy has started to feel like a chore, and I'm honestly getting tired of it. I think it would be much easier and more enjoyable to do this with someone else. If you're in the same situation, maybe we can plan our meals together, try new recipes, and make this whole process a little less boring.

If you're in a different time zone and still want to join, that's totally fine! We can make our meal plans and share photos of what we cook and eat. Of course, similar time zones (GMT+3) would be nice since cooking or meal prepping at the same time could make it more fun.


r/r4r 3h ago

M4A Florida / Online 34 [M4R] | #Online/Florida - Floridian into books, languages, and true crime looking for a friend.

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Hey there!

I am 34, live in FL, and I am looking for a long-term platonic friend. I am not looking for any type of romantic talk or sexual talks. I am looking for strictly, 100% platonic.

I am into books. I read fantasy, sci fi, thrillers, classic lit, historical fiction, and some non-fiction. I read a wide variety and I am open to recommendations. Maybe we could even start a two-person book club. Some of the authors I like are Ronald Malfi, Robin Hobb, Robert McCammon, Stephen King, and more.

I also enjoy languages. Currently I am learning German and Spanish and thinking about picking up Russian. No need to be into languages or speak those languages, but language learning is a passion of mine. I really like when people have passions. It doesn't have to be something I like. I',m into talking about all kinds of stuff.

True crime is another fascination of mine. I'm interested in a lot of cases, and I listen to a lot of podcasts that cover all sorts of cases.

Finally, I am just a pretty easy-going and relaxed person. I think I'm easy to talk to, and I am just looking for someone to talk to here and there. I would like to video chat sometimes, as I think face-to-face talk is good and helps maintain a friendship. I am into a combination of video calls, texting, audio messages, and calls.

Send me a message and let's be friends!


r/r4r 3h ago

Explicit Activities/NSFW 39[m4m] Dallas, Texas: Enjoy talking about my gf with other guys

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hey, my gf, 37f, and I have been on and off for a few years. She's 5'4, black hair, fair skin - a milf type body. I have always wanted to see her with other guys but shes not sold on the idea. It will take a while longer but slow and steady win the race, as they say.
Rather, I enjoy talking to other guys about her getting honest and detailed feedback. I love hearing both the good and bad , as long as it's honest.


r/r4r 5m ago

M4F Canada 26 [M4F] Toronto/Canada - Searching for a girl to maybe be the one :)

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Hi there.

I feel weird whenever I use dating apps and for some reason I feel like posting here might help me find someone to truly connect with. Someone to have meaningful conversations with. Someone to love and support. I'm more than happy to take things slow and steady as we get to know one another.

I will say before I get into detail about myself, I am shy. So another thing I'm hoping for is that I can maybe find someone who can help get me out of my shell.

I'm 26 years old and from Canada. More so the Barrie area but feel free to message from anywhere. I am white and am only 5'9". I have short brown hair and glasses. I have a nice job and a car so if you are in the area (or if things go well and we plan on visiting one another) then I can get to you with no issues.

Some of my hobbies and interests include things like video games, anime, sports, funny animals, technology. I also plan on getting into snowboarding. I'd love to hear all about your hobbies and interests as well!

I'm also trying to learn Spanish if that's of any interest 😅

So yeah I'm just looking for a nice girl to talk to and see how things go from there. I'm a little nervous about posting this but I truly feel like there could be someone out there who I can truly connect with, and maybe even be together with. So feel free to message!

Thank you for reading and I hope to hear from you soon.


r/r4r 16m ago

T4M Ohio 41 [TF4M] #Cleveland Ohio A Wild Trans Girl Appears in Alaska

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​Read to the end or I won't respond!

Hot take: You Can Be A True Fan Without Knowing Every Single Detail About The Person.

Traveling to alaska for nerd stuff

Being 41 years old, its hard to think there is anyone out there for me. I am a very niche want. I often make the joke that I could win the lottery 4 time in my lifetime before finding the man ill spend my life with. Odds of 1 and 7 septiliton, arn't those fun odds.

**So here it is:** The Wizard of Oz is the first American Isekai

I am a 41 year old transwoman panromatic with demisexual flair.

I am neurospicy which can be challenging and have memory issues with semi-face blindness.

I am looking for my last person to start and finish my life with. THE ONLY DUMB QUESTIONS IS THE ONE NOT ASKED. I promise that any question you ask me with the intention of not trying to offend me won't offend me.

I am a nerd/geek. Comics, D&D, Larping, writing, art, magic the gathering and more

​LARPING is a huge part of my life, I would love to be able to share it with someone the rest of my life.

**Deal breakers:** smoking, vaping, smoking weed (For health reasons, I absolutely cannot be around someone who smokes and vapes, and someone who smokes weed alot), excessive drinking and missing a required video chat within two weeks to prove you are who you say you are.

**Yellow flags** are not wanting pictures of us, distance (i prefer within 10 hours DRIVE!), and aversion to anything social media.

I am not a bad person, big girl, adorable and a great personality. If you get to know me, I'm a Goddess

If you want to message me go ahead but you MUST answer the following questions IN YOUR FIRST MESSAGE before I will respond:

* Where did you find me? AKA what subreddit

* Age, Location and Pronouns

* Everyone has a thing they know the most about, Sum up in 1 sentence that thing.

Hope we chat later.​Read to the end or I won't respond!

**Hot take:** Hockey is just a Male Aquarium

Being 41 years old, its hard to think there is anyone out there for me. I am a very niche want. I often make the joke that I could win the lottery 4 time in my lifetime before finding the man ill spend my life with. Odds of 1 and 7 septiliton, arn't those fun odds.

**So here it is:**

I am a 41 year old transwoman panromatic with demisexual flair.

I am neurospicy which can be challenging and have memory issues with semi-face blindness.

I am looking for my last person to start and finish my life with. THE ONLY DUMB QUESTIONS IS THE ONE NOT ASKED. I promise that any question you ask me with the intention of not trying to offend me won't offend me.

I am a nerd/geek. Comics, D&D, Larping, writing, art, magic the gathering and more

​LARPING is a huge part of my life, I would love to be able to share it with someone the rest of my life.

**Deal breakers:** smoking, vaping, smoking weed (For health reasons, I absolutely cannot be around someone who smokes and vapes, and someone who smokes weed alot), excessive drinking and missing a required video chat within two weeks to prove you are who you say you are.

**Yellow flags** are not wanting pictures of us, distance (i prefer within 10 hours DRIVE!), and aversion to anything social media.

I am not a bad person, big girl, adorable and a great personality. If you get to know me, I'm a Goddess

If you want to message me go ahead but you MUST answer the following questions IN YOUR FIRST MESSAGE before I will respond:

* Where did you find me? AKA what subreddit

* Age, Location and Pronouns

* What was your worst hotel/travel experience?

Hope we chat later.