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

46 Upvotes

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 3h ago

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

5 Upvotes

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 9h ago

F4M Online 28 [F4M] Asia/Online - Looking for a Relationship

13 Upvotes

Hi! This me.

Age preference 26-30.

I’m an introverted social butterfly (idk if that’s a thing but that’s how I can best describe myself). I really like to talk and I’m loud sometimes but, unfortunately, my energy depletes quickly.

I like staying indoors but if you invite me to travel with you i’ll book a flight asap. I enjoy adrenaline-rush and physical activities, I’m actually saving up to get a skydiving license someday.

I love baking! It’s my favorite hobby. I’m a decent cook. I like things to be tidy and clean. I zone out easily.

I’m a date to marry kind of person. If you don’t see us getting married then we shouldn’t waste each other’s time. I’m not yet at the level of financial stability that I would want to be at but I’m doing my best to get there, I really hope you are too. Everything is expensive and love alone won’t feed us or our future family.

I am very affectionate and really touchy so it would be nice if we live close to each other, but I don’t mind being long distance for some time.

Don’t hesitate to ask more questions to check if we’re compatible.

Excited to get to know you!


r/r4r 8m ago

F4M Online 22 [f4m] #us #online chat buddies and gamer friends?? :D

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hiii thnxx for reading!! i'm looking to meet new peeps andddd hopefully have lot of fun :3

a few things about me: i collect stuffies (mainly squishmallows), i love bubble tea and sushi and crispy rice and kbbq, vvvv strong drinks, rlly into professional sports like mlb and nba and watch every single day, and i looooove working out. i've always been into basic cardio like long walks, stationary biking, and bodyweight exercises. so excited for more walks in the hot sweaty weather <3

huuuge into gaming!! i love playing + watching streams. i'm on console so if ur into games i'd appreciate any recs and def wanna game together!! i used to play a lot of rdr2, gta, rocket league, dbd, etc. i've pretty much only been playing fortnite and rivals lately soo if ur into that pls be my duo :D

i'd prefer that ur older than me (older the better) + have a closeish time zone in the US (EST)

if any of this sounds interesting feel free to hit me up and introduce urself please!! i'd love to chat on discord :33


r/r4r 2h ago

F4M Finland 28 [F4M] Finland – an asexual girlie looking for love (Europe only)

3 Upvotes

Alright, let's get through the serious stuff first since I know what I’m looking for is not conventional and not going to work for a lot of people. So in a nutshell my asexuality means that I'm never going to take part in anything sexual, I have zero interest towards anything spicy. Cuddles and kisses are fine and expected but anything more intimate is off the table. Simply put, I’m looking for a 100% sexless BUT still romantic relationship. So let's keep it SFW, okay? :)

Now, since lists are clear and effective...

Who I am

  • 28 years old, born and raised in Finland
  • looks wise pretty average; short, a bit chubby, black bob cut, some tattoos
  • atheist, progressive, leftie, woke, you get it
  • childfree/don’t want kids
  • sadly deadly allergic to pets :(
  • city girl who enjoys urban life, shopping, museums, musicals, theatre, into photography, writing, reading etc
  • personality wise I'm a bit shy at first but I've been described as fun and kind, I tend to be pretty sarcastic and my humour is typically Finnish: dark and dry

Who I’m looking for

  • someone who’s also asexual OR is otherwise fine going without
  • childfree/doesn’t want kids
  • located somewhere in Europe
  • around my age, let's say mid/late 20s to early 30s (no one under 25 please)

Turn offs/dealbreakers for me

  • racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry in general
  • drugs, smoking, excessive drinking

r/r4r 2h ago

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

4 Upvotes

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 42m ago

F4M Morocco / Online 20 [F4M] Morocco/online. Looking for a kind respectful guy

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Hey :).

As stated in the title, I'm a 20y/o Moroccan girl, muslim, if ur racist, stop reading and go along the way, since I've noticed some people could be a little too close minded and make fun of what I believe on. I'm 169cm tall with brown short hair and brown eyes, classic features. I'm slightly overweight (not obese) and currently working on losing the weight.

I'm into movies, tv shows (spanish, mexicans, americans, turkish...), I play the piano, I write in my free time, I'm very into fashion and watch fashion shows religiously, I play video games (mostly narrative ones with important choices like Life is strange, Detroit become human, the walking dead etc), I occasionally watch football games, specially now with the world cup, I've watched a few animes in the past but it's quite rare. I also play chess occasionally, I'm at a 1400 rating.

I'm looking for someone who's respectful and kind, a good listener who remembers small detail, a good talker who knows how to keep up the conversation since I'm quite bad at it sometimes. Physically, I don't care much as long as you're not balding haha and would prefer a tall guy if possible :) (meaning 185cm and above).

I don't like the usual boring conversations like "what do you like to do'' or ''what are you doing right now'' ''what's the weather like'' so just be creative and don't hold back.

Also, If you're looking for a girl who's gonna send u her picture from the first conversation then ur in the wrong place.

EDIT : I'd like someone in this age bracket please [20-26]


r/r4r 3h ago

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

3 Upvotes

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 1h 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 2h ago

M4F Germany 26 [M4F] #Germany - Let's see what happens.

2 Upvotes

Born in Spain 🇪🇸, living in Germany 🇩🇪.

Normally dark-haired, but occasionally I go blonde just to confuse people (and myself). Consider it a seasonal feature.

Athletic build. You'll usually find me on a tennis court, in the gym, listening to music, watching horror or thriller movies, reading, gaming, or having long conversations with interesting people.

I'm always up for trying something new. I like challenging myself and set high expectations for what I do. I enjoy getting good at things rather than just doing them halfway.

Personality-wise, I'm relaxed and easygoing, but I can turn up the energy when the moment calls for it. I tend to say what's on my mind and appreciate people who do the same.

Apparently I have a face that looks annoyed... don't worry, it's just the default setting. I'm actually friendly, polite, and pretty approachable.

Honesty and respect go a long way with me.

If you feel like chatting, just send a message. You don't need to come up with some creative opener.


r/r4r 6h ago

F4M Philippines / Online 28 [F4M] #Online #Philippines - Hope to meet a wonderful guy

4 Upvotes

! It’s been a while since I had my last relationship, and I want to list myself again on the dating market - but I dont want to rush things, so I prefer to start as friends. I’d like to get to know each other in a chill manner.

I’m someone who is always open about my feelings/emotions, I think am good at communicating those, I hope you are too. Please be a genuine soul and be sure about when you message me. Lets save each other our precious time.

I am hoping you’re a good conversationalist - make me feel you’re interested in knowing me. I’m looking for a long term one, not a one week fling.

Re: Distance - we’ll figure it out once we are both ready to meet. For now, lets just leverage the technology lol.

If you want to know more about me, and interested - send me a message and lets exchange pictures!

Oh btw, I’d prefer someone who is working professional as well and near my age bracket (26-34).


r/r4r 2h ago

M4F Texas 34[M4F] #USA, #Texas, Texas- Slow wednesdays and songs living rent free in your head

2 Upvotes

Hey y'all, does anyone else feel like they have so much to say in one of these posts, yet the moment they open up a fresh one their mind just goes blank?

Anyways, congrats, we all survived to the midweek. Just a few more days to go and then the weekend is back. Work was more of work today, that's for sure. Also some please take Texas out of the oven, this heat is ridiculous!

About me: former chef, a creative type and a nerd at heart with a sense of humor. I love being outdoors but I'm also down with a rainy day on the couch with a good book. I love everything from sci-fi to historical fiction to fantasy. Life is an adventure and I prefer for every day to be something new.

What am I looking for? Great question and I honestly don't have a damn clue. I like to approach every opportunity I can and keep my expectations low. Hoping to know whatever it is I'm after when I see it type of situation. Maybe it's just casual flirty banter or maybe something more, I guess we will find out in the end.

Anyways drop me a line and if you bothered to make it this far and read the fine print let me know what song is currently stuck on repeat in your head. (I miss you by blink 182 is stuck in mine) Looking forward to getting to know you.


r/r4r 10h ago

F4M Online 31 [F4M] #Online #Anywhere Human interactions are so complex, yet here we are looking to talk to strangers...

8 Upvotes

My dear stranger, I have no idea how to start. Sometimes I just put some of the crazy, messy thoughts I have in my mind.

I'm a completely normal person, looking for deep conversations or just silly things to laugh about. I'm not looking for love here, so I hope you understand, just friendship.

Someone with whom we can exchange our deepest thoughts without judging each other, because you know this is anonymous and we can not wear masks here.

I'm not a fan of VC, so we can write and exercise those fingers like in the 2000s, I'm here for it.

Have a nice day 💖


r/r4r 3h ago

F4M Missouri / Online 35 [F4M] #Texas #Online looking for connection and daily conversation to see where it goes

2 Upvotes

Well, here we go. My goal is to find someone who I enjoy talking with throughout the day. I enjoy banter as well as deep intelligent conversations. I want to feel excited to get a message from you. Let's be cute with each other!

The highlights:

Well-educated
Career-focused
Cute
Sarcastic
Concert and baseball addict
Mediocre at fishing

Looking for:

Peak sense of humor
Intelligent
Cute
Ambitious

I'm looking for someone who can commit to regular conversation without hours/days long gaps in communication. Physical attraction is important. I would prefer to exchange pics early on to make sure we are both feeling it.

Not a bot, AI, or a dude.