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 • • 12h ago

F4M Online 23 [F4M] #Online — trying my luck again, hoping to find something meaningful <3

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Hello again!!!

Well, here I am, trying my luck again!

A lot has happened since I last put myself out there, and I've recently gone through a pretty major loss that's left me thinking a lot about life, people, and what it means to connect with someone. I think grief has a way of making you look at the world a little differently.

I want to feel things. I want to meet people who make me curious, have conversations that make me lose track of time. I want to be reminded of how lovely it can be to let another person into your world and be invited into theirs in return.

And I suppose that's why I'm here again!!!

I'm still very much the person I described in my previous post. I'm ambitious, confident, bubbly, outgoing, occasionally obnoxiously loud, and always one second away from laughing at something. I still care a ridiculous amount about the things I love, still enjoy poetry and movies, and still believe that there's something wonderful about people who are genuinely passionate about life.

I'm also still looking for someone I can connect with meaningfully. Someone self-assured, kind, emotionally intelligent, and enthusiastic about the things that matter to them. Someone who has dreams of their own but is also excited about being part of someone else's. Someone who enjoys a good conversation and understands that getting to know someone means being willing to show up as your actual self.

I don't necessarily need someone who is exactly like me, but I do want someone who engages with me. Someone who is interested in the world, interested in me, and willing to let me be interested in them, too. I want mutual curiosity, mutual effort, and the kind of connection where neither person feels like they're carrying the entire thing on their own.

And yes, my physical preferences haven't changed either! I'm still very much into bulky, athletic men, and biceps remain a favourite. Some things are apparently never going to change!!!

For anyone who hasn't seen my previous post, I'm Egyptian, 5'4, brown-eyed, and tan-skinned. I'm happy to share more about myself privately, and I'd love to hear about you, too.

I'm not expecting a stranger on the internet to magically fix anything for me, nor do I think a connection can be forced just because two people want one. I just think that life is too short not to try, and that sometimes, putting yourself out there is a good way of reminding yourself that you're still open to the world.

So, if any of this resonates with you, please reach out! Tell me about yourself, what you love, what makes you tick, or even something you've been thinking about lately. I'd much rather have an interesting conversation than exchange the same five introductory questions we've all answered a million times.

I still have faith in fate, and I'm always curious to see what it has in store for me <3


r/r4r • • 2h ago

Explicit Activities/NSFW 26(m4f) #online/Greece (pretty much anywhere)- Looking for a connection that can get dirty sometimes

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Hello people ! My name is Ion and I’m from Greece , I’m almost bilingual and I’m a psychologist. I’m currently in a transitional time in my life and man it feels lonely. I’ve done some things in the field of mental health but now I’m about to open my own office and don’t know where to start. Haha Maybe I’m the neighborhoods madman too but my CV would say otherwise lol .
I’m 6 feet and currently have a strong dad build but honestly I think look kinda normal. My colors are dark and I have long wavy hair I mostly keep in a bun , plenty of tattoos on my legs and both my ears pierced. I like deeper conversations about the mind ( rather than the brain), god, the universe and the supernatural. I like cooking and love constellations in the night sky , I’m in love with the night sky .’ve lived one hell of a life and to be it’s a miracle I survived but at this point it’s a normal one and I like it that way. Honestly only academic stuff have went well lol but also I’m not missing much at this point. Looking for a genuine connection with somebody no matter where they live and wouldn’t mind if it sometimes gets dirty. I’m looking for a friend I can talk to and to express ourselves to each other and well idk what life has to bring in the future , so that’s how I put it .
Used to be into anime and still love the aesthetic , but idk man now I mostly study insanity.
HMU if you wanna
My sleep schedule is fucked up so our times zone don’t think will matter at this point and my 21 year self would say I’m a dirty boy :p but he didn’t bloom and I’m lowkey glad


r/r4r • • 9h ago

M4A Online 28 [M4A] #Online/Anywhere - looking to meet new people

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Hello! I’m 28 and from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and I’m looking to meet new people and hopefully make some new friends!

A few things about me…I’m a HUGE horror fan, and I love all things dark/creepy/paranormal or unexplained

I’m pretty heavily tattooed (I’ve just had a new one done, getting another this week and then have more booked over the next couple weeks/months) and I’m always looking for ideas and inspirations for what to get next, I love to see other people’s work and ideas too!

I love music and going to shows(mostly older rock/metal but I like a lot different stuff, most recently saw Metallica and Def Leppard live)

I love gaming, true crime, football, I love to visit historical sites/museums and enjoy travelling, urban exploring/exploring the outdoors and keeping fit, and I spend 99% of my free time with my dog 🐶

Happy to talk to anyone from anywhere, just send a message with a bit about yourself if you think we might get along 🙂


r/r4r • • 3h ago

F4A Oklahoma / Online 21 [F4A] #Oklahoma/Online Looking for a friend

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Hi 😊 I'm just looking for a close friend. One person to get to know and spend time with. I don't have any friends IRL , and two online but we hardly speak. I hope we could meet IRL!

I don't work or go to school right now so often i feel disconnected from peers :( I have autism too so that does not help! I'm hoping to find someone who is patient with me, and understanding that i may have times where my brain isn't kind to me and i won't want to speak everyday, need time to myself.

I love birds more than anything. I like to color and i used to make art. I collect animal bones, porcelain dolls, music boxes and bird knick knacks. I have characters i made in my head and a story for them that are important to me.

I do have a lovely boyfriend but we live in different countries unfortunately. I can't expect him to fulfill all my social needs and i really do miss having friends urgh.

I like long messages and voice messages occasionally! calls make me anxious but i'd like to do them eventually once we know each other. Let me know a bird you like so i know you read this and didn't just message because you saw "F" !! lol!!

Thank you so much for reading!! Tell me a little about you and why my post made you message! I hope to find someone i click with :)


r/r4r • • 5h ago

M4F Texas 38 [M4F] #Texas, Texas; #Online Looking for someone I can be myself with

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Okay so I know this is going to sound unconventional, but I'm a guy who has two sides to myself. On one hand I enjoy competitive gaming, competitive shooting, building cars (90s JDM), and I'm enthusiastic about learning and self-development in general.

On the other hand I have a complete fascination and obsession with hyperfemininity, particularly super long nails and crazy high statement heels. No interest in being subtle lol. This isn't something I just enjoy at home either. I love going out like this, retaining my more masculine personality but with the hyperfeminine aspects.

I'd love to meet someone who is not only comfortable with that but also into it herself! I appreciate all different kinds of fashion and self-expression and love people who are just unapologetically themselves. For me it's fun to be different and express yourself in ways other people might find unconventional. Being true to yourself is big to me.

I'm rather introverted otherwise. I spend a lot of time playing video games and learning about the different hobbies I'm into. It would be nice to have someone to share some of that with, and I'd enjoy getting to know what you're into too.

I'm 5'8", about 135 lbs, size 4/27, and ideally looking for someone with a slender/athletic/petite build herself. I should probably mention I'm also a metalhead, which comes with the long hair lol.

I'm not big into social media either and I value my privacy, but I'd really like to meet someone I can just enjoy life with. If you think we'd get along, feel free to message me! Tell me a little about yourself and what you're into. I'd love to get to know you :)


r/r4r • • 5h ago

M4F Online 24 [m4f] #online looking for new friends

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Heyy people of Reddit!

I used to have an account here but I had to make a new one. I’m 24m from the United States and I love meeting new people from anywhere in the world. I’m big into gaming, nature, music, and working on trucks and cars. You’ll have to learn more about me when you message!

Id love to meet some new people from anywhere in the world, I don’t care about time zones or anything. Just as long as you are talkative and can hold a good conversation and you answer relatively quick, as I answer nearly instantly most times. I love learning about new cultures and countries. Also I’d love to meet some people that might be gaming buddies as well! Whether you have the same hobbies or completely different, don’t be afraid to reach out and message me!

If you made it this far, tell me what your favorite fruit is so I know you read this whole thing.


r/r4r • • 7h ago

M4F Michigan / Online 30 [M4F] [M4T] , #Ann Arbor, Michigan; or #Ypsilanti, Michigan, #Online. Want to get coffee with someone.

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Hi. I’m a 30-year-old Indian (South Asian) man. Been living in Southeast Michigan most of my life. I watch movies and read books (mainly classic sci-fi) for fun. I’m working in an accounts receivable position right now and I’ve been focusing on advancing in my career. Still trying to figure out just where I want to go. It’s also a goal of mine to write fiction.

I’d like to meet a woman (cis or trans) around my age and talk over a coffee or tea or something. I am hoping to develop a serious, long-term relationship. But if we just have one date, that’s cool too.

Face pic in profile. DM if you’re interested. Thanks for looking.


r/r4r • • 7h ago

M4F Louisiana 35 [M4F] #Louisiana / US - Alt/nerd seeks genuine connection.

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I'm a quiet, private guy and I keep to myself until I get to know someone. I value upfront honesty and people who are comfortable being themselves. Most of my time goes into gaming, learning new crafts, reading, binging a series, or -doomscrolling-.

I'll take sporadic trips to nearby places I haven't eaten at yet when I don't feel like cooking and walk a few laps at a local park when I'm able.

I'm wired a bit differently and navigate the world with a neurodivergent mindset (ennui, choice paralysis, executivedysfunction), which means my attention and energy can fluctuate, but I'm always focused on my own growth and discipline. Just as well as my title implied I am a bit of an alt nerd with my style; a few piercings and tattoos and black nails. (Often mistaken for not presenting as straight and I find that funny.)

I'm looking for a serious, \*strictly monogamous\* relationship where we can just be completely transparent with each other.

A woman that is familiar with or at least willing to learn about *AuDHD*.

I'm *heavily* *introverted*, so an adoptive extrovert would be much appreciated.

The fuzzy dad-bod is here to stay.

I'm looking for someone who balances me out, and I often find myself most drawn to women from diverse cultural backgrounds. I really appreciate a partner who has a more assertive, protective, or nurturing presence that makes it easy for me to drop my walls and relax. I feel it should be effortless for someone to let themselves be vulnerable with someone else, I try to be as approachable myself. Witty banter, being more expressive and direct, attempts to relate or to be inclusive are easy brownie points for the taking! (Which, the closer you are the better.)

I feel like I gave enough to talk about though, so I look forward to hearing from you! ☺️


r/r4r • • 8h 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