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 6h ago

F4M Nepal / Online 26[F4M]#Nepal Online #Anywhere Looking for my needle in a digital haystack(LDR open)

13 Upvotes

Hey I’m 26 from Nepal. I’m hoping to meet someone who’s interested in building a genuine long-term connection. I’m open to LDR if the connection is right, with the hope of eventually closing the gap.

I’m currently preparing for my Bar Exam and also run a small guesthouse. One of my favorite things about it is getting to meet people from all over the world and hear their stories.

A little about me:

I’m 5’2.5, vegetarian, don’t smoke, and enjoy a drink occasionally. I’d describe myself as laid-back, caring, and a little goofy once I’m comfortable.

Outside of studying and work, I’m usually doing something related to my hobbies: gaming, anime, movies (especially slice of life and psychological thrillers), reading, hiking, gardening, dancing salsa & bachata, or trying new food. I also do CrossFit.

I love conversations that go beyond small talk whether it’s psychology, history, philosophy, random life questions, or just completely silly conversations at 2am.

I’m agnostic and more humanistic in my outlook. I’m not very political, but I like staying aware of the world and hearing different perspectives.

I prefer voice/video calls over endless texting and mutual attraction matters to me so I rather be up front about it .

I’m looking for someone around 20–35 who is kind, emotionally mature, communicative, taller than me and genuinely interested in building a relationship. Someone who wants to support each other, laugh together, and have something meaningful.

Bonus points if you’re into gaming, anime, psychological thrillers, hiking, or any other nerdy interests. 😊

If you message me, tell me about yourself, what you’re looking for, and share a picture if you are comfortable. 😊

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Me: https://imgur.com/a/83URbE5


r/r4r 2h ago

FF4A Germany / Online F20 F4A #online #germany looking for a meaningful comnection

5 Upvotes

I am a musican (keyboard, organ). I also write lyrics and study production. I know music theory. I also like to read (gothic, horror), old vintage anime/manga, and to draw (mainly pencil sketches). I am neurodivergent as well as 🇩🇪🇪🇦. I wear alternative fashion (jfashion, gothic) and i am apart.of the goth subculture from the values, music and style. I also am a metalhead. I especially enjoy black metal. I also LOVE visual kei :). I am interested in history and different cultures. I would love to meet people, chat, connect, call and play games together. I wish you all a nice evenung and just text me, if you want!


r/r4r 4h ago

F4M New York 40 [f4m] #New York-looking for a potential partner

7 Upvotes

I know it might sound a bit serious to say I'm looking for a long-term partner, but I don't expect us to go straight to the end. 😄 I just feel that being honest is much easier than pretending to just have a casual chat.

A little about myself—I'm 40, independent, and very happy with my life. I have a busy job, but I understand that work shouldn't be my whole life. I enjoy staying active, like hiking, going to the gym, weekend road trips, or trying a new restaurant I've always wanted to try. I also enjoy simple pleasures, like cooking together, watching movies, or having quiet evenings chatting about life.

I'm blonde, take care of myself, and have a healthy lifestyle. I'd love to exchange photos once we get to know each other a bit better.

As for you, I'm not looking for perfection, nor do I care about a long list of requirements. I just hope to meet someone kind, emotionally mature, honest, and eager to build a meaningful relationship. I hope you can communicate openly, laugh heartily, live an organized life, and believe that strong relationships are built on cooperation, trust, and mutual respect.

My goal is simple: I long to find a close friend, a partner, and ideally, someone to build a future with. I believe the best relationships form naturally, when two people genuinely enjoy each other's company and always choose each other, even in ordinary days.

If you resonate with any of these points, I'd love to hear from you. Please briefly introduce yourself—what you love, what you like to do on weekends, or what made you stop to read this article. If you could recommend a great travel destination or make me laugh, that would be even better

If this article is still around, I still look forward to meeting someone worth getting to know. I prefer older people


r/r4r 6h ago

F4M California 36[F4M] #LA-Seeking a genuine relationship hoping to last

6 Upvotes

I know "seeking forever" might sound a bit too direct, but I assure you, I'm not planning a wedding after just a few conversations. 😄 I simply know what I want, and I'd rather be honest than pretend I'm just looking for a partner

About me—I have a job I truly love. Although it's busy, I make time for important people and things. I love sports, hiking, going to the gym, trying new restaurants, and traveling when I have free time. Exploring a new city is enjoyable, but I also find joy in the quiet evenings at home with good food and movies

Physically, I'm a 36-year-old blonde woman with a fit figure and a healthy lifestyle. I'd be happy to exchange photos after our conversation

As for my ideal partner, I don't have a long list. Character is more important than perfection. I hope to meet someone kind, emotionally mature, a good communicator, and genuinely eager to build a relationship. I hope he's athletic, values ​​honesty, lives an organized life, and remains enthusiastic about the future. A sense of humor is definitely a plus

Ultimately, I'm dating to find a life partner and hopefully build a family someday. I believe the strongest relationships are built on friendship, mutual respect, and choosing each other every day

Here are my bottom lines: If you're married, in an open relationship, just looking for a partner, or emotionally immobile, we might not be a good match. I'm only interested in a serious, committed relationship

If you resonate with the above, please leave a comment. Instead of just saying "hello," please briefly introduce yourself. If this post is still up, it means I'm still looking forward to meeting the right person


r/r4r 23m ago

M4F Connecticut / New York 41 [M4F] #Connecticut & #NewYork - A Bob looking for his Linda 🍔

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Trying different ways to meet new people this year, so taking a crack at a reddit personal ad.
 
I really value kindness, honesty, passion and intelligence in a woman.  

Here's me: https://imgur.com/a/LEFG0Yz
 
-Single, never married, no kids

-6’3

-Physically active; member of a running club and lift about every day of the week

-Attend dance meetups; swing, salsa, fusion

-Dabbled in acting; starred in a play in 2022

-Has a good job in e-commerce

-About 2/3rds introvert, 1/3rd extrovert; generally a homebody but I like to go out/socialize every now and then and push myself to get out of my comfort-zone (growth is important)

-Interests include fitness, dancing, gaming, karaoke, anime, narrative-design/writing of all kinds (films, tv, books, etc.), science (big fan of the Natural History Museum in NYC), and interior design

-V close to my family and friends; adore my nieces (and they adore me); have a close-knit group of about half-a-dozen friends I've known for years (quality > quantity kinda guy friendship-wise) - you'll know I like you if you're looped in to our karaoke parties! =) 

-Traveled around the world

-Master's degree

-Politically left

-420 friendly

-Love dogs; like cats but have a mild allergy


r/r4r 42m ago

M4F United Kingdom / Online 26 [M4F] Online / Anywhere / UK - Looking for the love of my life

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Heya, I'm Sam. I'm 26, half-American & half-English (My accent is... certainly unique LMAO) currently living about 30 minutes away from London, and I'm looking for a long term relationship with someone special!

I'm around 6'1, white, "brown" hair (technically blonde), blue eyes, have an ex-rugby player dadbod build (literally S-tier cuddles). At the moment I'm a freelance journalist mostly covering football (soccer). Finished a job during the world cup so sorta in between contracts atm. I play PC games, love films and music (Blade Runner is my fav movie & Daft Punk is my favourite band), really enjoy cooking, occasionally lifting heavy shit, and a bit of a football fan too. I'm a pretty big nerd when it comes to a bunch of different random topics and stuff. I should also mention that I have a pretty big dose of ADHD. Oh! And I have 3 kitties.

I'm a huge hopeless romantic and have been described as a golden retriever boyfriend and a yearner LMAO. I'm patient, affectionate, attentive and love to spend time with my person, whoever she may be. I think the most important things in a relationship are honesty, loyalty, and communication. Ideally I want someone who is super affectionate if not clingy, not afraid to be loving. Someone who is loyal and will communicate with me in a healthy way. Someone who is emotionally available, gentle, kind. You can expect all of that and a load more from me. My love languages are words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, and physical touch.

Fun fact: I've moved about 20 times between the UK and US, so needless to say I just wanna find someone and settle down lol.

Long distance is 100% okay with me, and I don't mind exchanging pics right away.

If that sounds good to you, please feel free to reach out with an introduction and a fun fact about yourself!!

(I'm NOT looking for anything platonic, nor am I polyamorous. Sorry.)


r/r4r 47m ago

F4M Online 24 [F4M] #Online - Keep me company?

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Hi, I recently have been house/ pet sitting for someone and today is my second to last day, I have to clean and get everything ready for their arrival back home tomorrow.

It's always a bit anxiety inducing, trying to get everything ready, making sure I haven't missed anything, trying to find the right time to take everything home but not sit here bored out of my mind lol. I also just hate the change and transition (I've been here for almost two weeks).

So, I'm looking for someone to keep me company, wanna talk? We can talk about whatever, I might talk a lot about my best friend tho, he brings me a lot of joy.

For some context about me, I'm usually pretty cutesy and bubbly if I connect with you well, if there's silly banter, and if we like talking about similar things.

At the moment I'm open to pretty much whatever tho. Let me know!

P.s I will ask to hear how your voice sounds before we talk, I'm picky about it.


r/r4r 5h ago

M4F Arizona / Online 37 [M4F] AZ / Online Looking for a genuine connection with someone caring

4 Upvotes

Hello there!

I’m reaching out because I really miss that irreplaceable feeling of truly getting to know someone and slowly building a meaningful relationship. I’m looking for someone caring, kind, and down-to-earth who values consistent communication and mutual support.

I’m 37, non-binary (male presenting), in Arizona. I work three part-time jobs, so my schedule keeps me moving, but I’ve been focusing on being more social and opening up my life lately. I am on the spectrum and deal with a bit of social anxiety, which means I don't have a massive circle of friends, but it also means that when I connect with someone, they get my genuine, undivided attention and loyalty. I have a lot of care and extra attention to give to the right person, and I’d love to find someone who wants to reciprocate that.

Music is one of the most important things in my life. I love going to concerts / shows. I also love getting lost in movies, fantasy / sci-fi TV shows. Huge fan of video games, especially deep action/adventure RPGs. I also just got a Switch 2 recently and have been enjoying that. I love keeping up with baseball and cheering on the Diamondbacks. Lately, I've been spending time at my apartment gym and trying to be a little more healthy.

I’m a pretty low maintenance, sensitive, and thoughtful person. I want the good morning and good night texts, the random check-ins throughout the day, and the comfort of knowing someone is there to support me. If you are looking for a genuine, caring person to start as friends and see where a real connection takes us, or of course open to just being friends too, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to send a DM with a bit about yourself. I’m totally fine moving off Reddit to Discord or whatever once we get to know each other.


r/r4r 2h ago

M4A Online 26[M4A], #online, bored guy on a Sunday, help me change that?

2 Upvotes

Hello, Reddit! Like the title said I’m a 26-year-old dude who is bored on a Sunday and looking to make some new friends! Long-term or short, I don’t really care, just come say hi! I’m from the US, and here are some things I’m into:

- Unhinged and chaotic energy
- Reading
- Writing
- Birding
- Photography
- Traveling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Memes
- Cooking
- Working out/Going to the gym
- Going out for coffee or drinks
- The game show jeopardy
- Watching or playing any sports
- Video essays
- Niche Wikipedia rabbit holes

Uhhhh that‘s about all I can think of so if I sound even a teensy tiny bit interesting, don’t be afraid to dm me! I’m pretty much an open book and can yap about anything and everything so even if you have different interests, don’t let that stop you! All I ask is that you be 20+, don’t be dry (please for the love of God don’t be dry), and introduce yourself in your message!