r/textfriends • u/NotAFamousActor • Apr 12 '20
This has been explicitly against the rules of /r/textfriends forever, but mods still see it from time to time. This is how it's written in the welcome post (which you should read)(which will eventually be updated):
CONTACT INFO AND IDENTIFYING DETAILS IN PUBLIC ARE STRICTLY FORBIDDEN
All posts and comments containing this kind of information will be removed and repeat offenders or those that reveal others' information will be banned.
Kinds of forbidden information: full names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, mobile app IDs (kik, WhatsApp, Snapchat, etc), IM IDs (Skype, yahoo, etc), external profiles (facebook, okcupid, tumblr, instagram, twitter, etc), any kind of specific information that would allow a person to deduce an exact location or person, enough information that would allow a person to deduce an exact location or person, etc.
This kind of information should be shared ONLY through PM, and never in posts or comments.
From wikipedia: "Doxing, or doxxing (from "dox", abbreviation of documents), is the Internet-based practice of researching and publicly broadcasting private or identifying information (especially personally identifying information) about an individual or organization."
Don't dox anybody and don't get yourself doxxed.
Phone numbers are what we see the most, which is... very stupid.
Any contact information or doxxable content spotted by the mods will be immediately removed and offending users banned. These users may appeal their ban with the mods.
If you spot any contact information or doxxable content on /r/textfriends, please use the report button or send modmail.
Posterity: https://redd.it/32vqyi
4/12/20
r/textfriends • u/Hextreme42 • Jun 11 '23
Hey there /r/textfriends
One of the less enjoyable mod posts today, but an important one, that we hope you'll take the time to read.
Recently Reddit Inc has announced changes to their API, which, if enacted, will shut down many, if not all, 3rd party apps that a large number of Redditors use to access and enjoy their favorite communities - this one included.
One of the most critical changes to the API is moving from a free to a paid model, resulting in expenses that developers of 3rd app developers cannot afford. To put the price change into context, Apollo, one of Reddit's most popular 3rd party apps, is looking at the cost of $1.7 million per month to continue operating. That's a cost of $12,000 per 50 million API requests. In contrast, Apollo pays Imgur $166 for every 50 million API calls.
This means popular apps like Apollo, Reddit Is Fun, Narwhal and many more will have to shut down, permanently.
Even if you're not using a 3rd party app, these changes will likely impact the communities you enjoy, with the vast majority of moderation teams relying on 3rd party or self-made tools that utilize Reddit's API.
For us specifically, that means various moderation bots, which do a whole lot of work behind the scenes to help mods manage the sub as well as drastically reduce the scam and spam content that makes its way through Reddit's woefully underpowered automod tools.
And on top of all that, it paints a bleak picture of what is to come for those of us who use other tools, like Reddit Enhancement Suite and old.reddit.com.
Here's a little TLDR on why this is important.
So what are we planning?
On June 12th, we and a growing number of other subs - large and small - will go dark for 48 hours. During that time, you will not be able to view or post any content on /r/textfriends.
This action isn't something we take lightly.
We understand that many of you enjoy coming here daily to keep up with posts from your area (and to trash-talk the latest copypasta we've all seen 100 times), but we believe that we must take a stand on this topic - and this is how we can do so.
We understand that Reddit is a company that has to make money to offer us a place to be the community that we are - but killing beloved 3rd party apps is not the way to do it.
We are not asking Reddit to provide a paid service for free - we are asking for reasonable pricing for apps people have come to love and depend on to participate in their communities.
We can't tell you that the blackout will solve the problem because we don't know. But we have to try.
What you can do to support this
While subs going dark is one thing, regular users can also help.
Reach out to Reddit via the channels available: Modmail /r/reddit, comment in relevant posts regarding the API changes, and submit your comments via the contact forms.
Spread the word about the changes and the consequences where you can. It doesn't have to be on Reddit. The important thing is getting its attention.
Participate in the communities that highlight this issue: /r/Save3rdPartyApps, /r/apolloapp, /r/redditisfun, /r/getnarwhal/
And finally, stay off Reddit completely from June 12th to 14th. The blackout is one thing, but users staying away from the site entirely will send an equally important message.
But don't forget: Don't be a jerk. As frustrating as this is, being toxic or aggressive is not the way to go. Remember the human on the other side of the screen.
r/textfriends • u/DishMiserable1663 • 4h ago
nothing much to say hehe , but i am down to chats anytime
i am extroverted and fun ! down for every topic/chat/convo or even debats , i am a japanese girlie with a deep love for cars, anime and bars !
hmu if i sound like the perfect person to chat with.
r/textfriends • u/Fantastic_Style_8758 • 4h ago
Married but honestly not sure for how long. Found out last year my husband has been talking to other women from his past for our entire relationship š„² Trying to ārebuild trustā but honestly itās been so lonely and honestly crushing to my self-esteem to be going through this. 5 years ago I wouldāve walked away without looking back. Could go on forever with my little sob story but really just looking for a distraction. I miss flirting and laughing and having intellectual conversations that lead into the sexy kind. Iām not a bot or trying to sell anything (no OF or anything like it). Where are the funny and hot guys at š©
r/textfriends • u/Dapper_Eye4170 • 8h ago
23F single girlie looking to chat, upvoting will make my day better
nothing much to say hehe, but i am down to chats anytime
i am extroverted and fun! down for every topic/chat/ convo or even debats, i am a good girlie with a deep love for cars, anime and bars
r/textfriends • u/DifficultMarket7224 • 7h ago
Hi everyone, I'm just here to enjoy myself tonight. I'm feeling really flirty, open-minded, and ready to have harsh conversations if the situation calls for it. Please click the arrow or leave a comment if you would like to speak with me. Let's talk and see where this goes. š¤
(Please understand that I am a real person and not a con artist šš
r/textfriends • u/PipeApprehensive4228 • 12h ago
24F single girlie looking to chat, upvoting will make my day better
nothing much to say hehe, but i am down to chats anytime
i am extroverted and fun! down for every topic/chat/ convo or even debats, i am a good girlie with a deep love for cars, anime and bars
r/textfriends • u/Important_Face_1598 • 6h ago
Hi, I'm just looking to chat with like-minded men who are looking for the same thing. I'm bored and lonely, and I need someone to talk to every day. I'm looking for older men, sorry to everyone else, haha. If you're reading this, include your age and your most used emoji. Has anyone had any luck meeting someone in person after meeting them on Reddit?
r/textfriends • u/Less_Ticket8988 • 4h ago
I have no idea what I'm going on here, just kinda bored. Stay home wife, no kids at home super bored looking for someone to casually chat with. DM if interested I guess. I'm not sure what else to say here, but it's saying I have to type more.
r/textfriends • u/SavingsThanks3496 • 5h ago
I'm looking for male texts friendships. If it needs to stay anonymous, I'm fine with that. We can discuss the context of conversations privately. You could be looking for a daily good morning text, check in's throughout the day, daily motivation, etc. We can set the terms. I'll be honest, I'm looking for daily attention regardless if it's a genuine connection or not. I need someone to talk to that does not personally know me and I'm happy to be the same for someone else. Just send me a message and we can go from there
r/textfriends • u/neon-phosphorescent • 1h ago
im bored and i would love to talk! ask me anything or tell me a fun fact. all my friends are asleep rn and i have nothing to do but eat lmao.
i like games like the sims 4, minecraft, planet zoo and other simulators
i like to cook and bake and i have a pet bird
r/textfriends • u/Sure_Entertainer7417 • 7h ago
32 female super new like I said, just looking for somebody fun and cool! Looking preferably for a female, but shoot your shot if you like redheads here I am go ahead and ask away I am a open book! so I'll be waiting to meet some of my new friends!
r/textfriends • u/Designer_Building874 • 13h ago
Hi, I'm just looking to chat with like-minded men who are looking for the same thing. I'm bored and lonely, and I need someone to talk to every day. I'm looking for older men, sorry to everyone else, haha. If you're reading this, include your age and your most used emoji. Has anyone had any luck meeting someone in person after meeting them on Reddit?
r/textfriends • u/Nass_tee7 • 11m ago
My insta is in my profile if anybody wants to be friends. Iām pretty down to earth I like to cook and go on walks and I love animals especially dogs. If anybody wants to be friends feel free to hmu I respond pretty fast mainly on insta and my name is Zariah
r/textfriends • u/CantaloupeSudden4734 • 16m ago
hello beautiful people!! i just want to find people that i can talk to from all around the world. if you're someone that want to build more friendships and just someone to talk to then maybe i can be that!! really want to make the most of my summer before school starts <3 <3
r/textfriends • u/halonethefury • 1h ago
Sup!
I'm a dude from Kiwiland looking for some nerdy people to be buddies with. Not necessarily looking to play games off the bat. I take a little while to warm up but once we know each other a bit I'm down to get into some stuff together. Am I good at games? No. Am I getting better? Also no. Am I a fkn delight to be around? It's still a no. But you better believe I can fkn yap my butt off about nerdy shit and I have a pretty decent EQ level which is impressive for a gamer so, that's a small win and by god I will take whatever wins I can get these days lol
I like the Souls series, The Elder Scrolls, World of Warcraft, Diablo 4, Dead by Daylight, Alien Isolation, Resident Evil, Little Nightmares/Reanimal, Hollow Knight, so many. I've been thinking of trying Monster Hunter for ages. Big big big Magic the Gathering fan as well. One might even call me a cardboard crack addict.
Do you like to yap about lore? Did Miquella do nothing wrong? Do you fear the Old Blood? Which MTG colour pair best represents you? Are the Dunmer the best fictional race in fantasy and why is the answer of course they are? Does Kara's ending in BSG make you cry like a lil weenie? If any of these questions float your goat then we might just get along!
On the side I enjoy some fantasy/sci-fi/horror movies and shows, a cheeky bit of world building and character concepts, listening to music and conjuring dark deities out of the void of space.
I have a lot of free time and my sleep is whack, so most times should suit me - but I am for the most part looking for people on the West Coast of the US, in Australia or also from NZ. If you are from outside these regions then gaming or spending time together in the future might be more difficult when it comes to ping n stuff, but feel free to reach out for a text friend at least!
I have some health issues. My head do a hurty a lot so I might not always be at 100, but I definitely put a lot of effort into my friendships and take a big interest in other people and hope for the same in return. I'm giga fkn gay so please just be chill with the LGTVs obviously, and be in your mid 20s or older. Gender doesn't matter to me either. But yeah, thanks for reading and hope to hear from ya!
r/textfriends • u/Available_Being2924 • 5h ago
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r/textfriends • u/ashb231286 • 2h ago
Hey everyone, Iām a 39-year-old guy from the
UK looking to meet some new people and hopefully make some genuine online friends
I enjoy reading, watching TV shows and films (Iāve seen quite a few, so always happy to chat recommendations), going for walks, and spending time with my dogs.
Iād love to meet people with similar interests, but Iām open to talking about pretty much anything ā hobbies, life, random topics, or just having a good chat.
r/textfriends • u/Ok-History-3688 • 5h ago
Hey! I'm Trevor, 19, from California. I'm here to meet some cool people and hopefully make a few long-term friends. One of my biggest hobbies is shortwave radio; I love seeing what stations I can pick up from around the world. I'm also into technology, gaming, and learning new things. I'm pretty easygoing and can chat about just about anything, whether it's hobbies, music, random facts, or just how your day's going. If you think we'd get along, feel free to send me a message!
r/textfriends • u/itsmaddiepr • 6h ago
Confident, playful, and a little bit of a tease. āØ Looking for someone who can match my energy, keep up with great conversation, and isnāt afraid of a little flirting. Letās skip the small talkātell me what caught your eye. If we click, who knows where the conversation might lead? š
r/textfriends • u/Spicysunshinelover • 3h ago
im looking to chat with someone who has good vibes and likes to yap like myself. i love chatting about anything and everything. i am from the usa. i love cooking, baking, reading. i hope to hear from youā¤ļø
r/textfriends • u/Hour_Bug400 • 3m ago
Hi, I'm just looking to chat with like-minded men who are looking for the same thing. I'm bored and lonely, and I need someone to talk to every day. I'm looking for older men, sorry to everyone else, haha. If you're reading this, include your age and your most used emoji. Has anyone had any luck meeting someone in person after meeting them on Reddit?
r/textfriends • u/TangerineAsleep9750 • 13m ago
I canāt sleep and hoping to find anyone down to vc. Iām from the US and enjoy reading, working out, movies, and cooking. We donāt necessarily need to share similar interests though. Send me a message if youāre interested, please just donāt be weird! Thank you:)
r/textfriends • u/galactic_beauty • 7h ago
Hey there! Im looking for a new friend to chat with! Just lost the only one i had :( feel free to pm me! I love to play video games! Im really into palworld and overwatch! I hope we can become good friends! :)
r/textfriends • u/Cautious-Secretary56 • 4h ago
looking for friends from all over the worldā¦. Single and just wanting new friends in generalā¦. Iām at an age where my married friends are in a different space to me and I canāt be myself with people I know at workā¦.
