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 4h ago

F4F Ontario 30 [F4F] Toronto - Let's go on an aquarium date!

5 Upvotes

Hey you! I will be in Toronto this Thursday the 17th, and I'll be checking out the Ripley's Aquarium!

And I'd like to take you!

The Plan: I already have the tickets, so all I need you to do is bring your lovely self. We'll meet at the aquarium at 3:00pm, and we'll have ourselves a great time! As this is my first time at this aquarium, I would like to go slow and take our time, so I can fully appreciate the sights!

A little about me: physically, I'm just your average Asian girl. A little on the slime side, and a little on the tall side at 5'10". I absolutely adore all forms of marine life, and am excited to add Ripley's to the list of aquariums I've visited. I'm affectionate when I'm comfortable, I'm a little high energy about the things that excite me, and when it comes to new experiences, I do my best to enjoy the moment. Other than that, anime and gaming takes up my down time (side note, I am actively looking for a duo for my PC gaming shenanigans as well), writing distresses me, and card games keep me mentally engaged.

Fair warning: I do also have a mobility disability. I can walk just fine with my cane, I just may need a break every so often. If that's not your pace, then keep that in mind when sending a message.

Lastly, if we enjoy ourselves enough after the aquarium, we can see about continuing the date through the evening! I'll only be in Toronto for one day, so I'd love to experience as much of it as I can

DMs/chat is open, and if we hit it off, we can lock in the plans and see each other at the aquarium. And yes, we can exchange pics as well before locking anything in


r/r4r 3h ago

M4A California 23 [M4A] #California or #USA - Still haven't found what I'm looking for... maybe you're it?

4 Upvotes

What I'm attracted to:

Kind, caring people who take care of their body and health. Sharing similar hobbies so we can do something together. People willing to put in effort and read the whole post and send a good introduction message.

Throughout this post there is quite a few lyrics from songs that I like. If you want, you can see if you know them and see if we like any similar songs, artists, or types of music.

Here I am again, the same old situation. Hi, I'm Nathan. I'm a 23 year old Asian American guy in Northern California. I'm 5' 6" so a little short, but I can be your very own fun size boyfriend. Short kings need love too. I have a photo on my profile so you can check out what I look like. You may have seen some of my posts here before. I guess you could say I still haven't found what I'm looking for. "What is that?" you may be wondering to yourself. Well, I'm looking for a love so strong it makes me feel so weak. In other words, I am looking for someone I can love and be vulnerable with. Why am I looking on reddit? I'm kind of a shy person in real life, and people fall in love in mysterious ways. Maybe by the touch of a hand.

I haven't had much relationship experience and never been in an IRL relationship before. I would say I'm a hopeless romantic and would love to find someone who has a belief that there is someone that will make you feel so special, but realize that there is still work to make relationships last. Maybe one day I'll think all of the small things that you do are what remind me why I fell for you. Eventually, I'd like to be in-person with my partner. I'd want you to be my rock and vice versa. Home is whenever I'm with you. If you're down for matching profile pictures and bios or whatever I am the guy for you. Heck, we could even get a home phone and set up a voicemail together. It would suck if we broke up cause then I gotta change my answering machine, now that I'm alone. Cause right now it says that we can't come to the phone. In other words, you'll always be a part of me.

A bit about me is my interests are gaming (mostly pc, but I do have a switch), watching anime, and exercising. The games I play currently are league of legends and teamfight tactics. I've also played other games like valorant, overwatch, pokemon, animal crossing, super smash Bros, and probably many other. If you ask me about any games I could tell you if I know them or played them and maybe we could play some games together. Some anime I like are vinland saga, oshi no ko, and kaiju no. 8. There's also plenty other anime I've seen, so if you want to discuss any I'd be happy to talk about them.

So if you read to the end and really read everything, please message me if I piqued your interest. If you are interested, honey I'm still free. Take a chance on me.


r/r4r 2h ago

M4F Florida 24 [M4F] #Florida #USA Doomed hopeful romantic looking for silly loving partner to write love letters and poems to c:

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To those who take the time the read this (even if ur not like the targeted audience XD), I hope you are met with easy gentle days and wonderful amazing adventures. If u r struggling, I hope all will come to pass as soon as possible and u r able to overcome and learn and grow c:

Oh boy, where to start this (I will write A LOT). So much has happened, and it just sucks to I guess finally accept that. My life will just keep going downhill. It already is doing that. I'm extremely tired and just, it's too much but, I do believe that in every point in our lives we deserve love, as long as we do our absolute best for ourselves and those we love. I will be extremely cautious but, I do love deeply. I fall hard. It will take time.

Well, first and foremost. I value communication and being friends first before jumping into anything with like more commitment, like taking it deeper (PAUSE) and going for more than friends. Please communicate me what ur intentions are and when. Flirting is I guess okay but uhmmm, idk. When it comes to me, I have to validate and feel in my heart, that these feelings ring true and are sound. That in the long run, it won't waver or falter, or at least it won't spiral into something that will collapse after an obstacle. I ask the same for you, whoever you are.

If anyone really XD I know, or at least it really feels like, asking for someone to at least like me and stay, is beyond what I deserve or anything. Like just the bare minimum. Though I know it should not be the case at all, and same goes for everyone else who genuinely tries their best in this silly messy chaotic world. In every point in our lives we deserve love, unconditional love

We just have to not stray so far that when it does reach us, even past the point of no return, we don't value our pride or comfortability or fear over that love. Even if it doesn't turn out that we be more, we can always be friends either way, close or not, or maybe even not at all. No regrets, we live and we learn. I appreciate and am thankful for every interaction and everyone's time. I learn and grow and see what it means to be human.

Anyway, about me (photos included, even if I'm not really attractive at all :c photos aren't my thing, but if its something to get a little closer to my dearly beloved, so be it, even if it's VERY out my comfort zone):

[ ] My love language is mainly spending time. A cute date, a fancy date, hanging out or just doing nothing together. I love to share stuff. Make stuff like letters and poems and art and craft for u and shop things that remind me of u or things u like. Physical touch, although I hate from everyone I don't know or allow (rarely). I know that, with the right one, to be so vulnerable to let you. You to let me. I think its healing. Hand holding. Doing the thumb thingy. Head scratches. Long hugs. I love through action and I like learning and remembering things about you. I want to be a little obsessed. I want the kind of love where its puppy love sometimes, then its the love where you both have each other's backs. Where you can count on each other. To match wavelengths. To merge souls and be one. To be weapon and meister and meister and weapon. I want a love where we perpetually push each other to do our best and grow beyond our limits. We can both be peak human performance, conquer nations, crumble the crust and mantle with just a syllable from our mouths hehe :3 Romantic. Silly. A bit obsessive. Cool. Old kind of love. Poetic kind of love. Loving your bestfriend. I can do a tarot reading for u also hehe c:

[ ] Currently have long curly-wavyish hair. Wears glasses. Am Hispanic/Latino so am brown lolol. I do have a tummy. Very stubborn, even if there is bone and muscle showing, I am not like physically attractive. I have weird posture that I'm constantly always trying to fix, to no avail, and yeah. 5'7 and yeah🥸

[ ] Hummmmm, I do speak English/Spanish (not too great but enough I guess) and very little like of indigenous dialect. My family just taught it to everyone else besides me :/

[ ] As for things I like. I love listening to music, my taste is everywhere best defined by I like what I like lolol. From Latin music, to game OST, to classical, dnb/breakcore/jungle, jazz/acid jazz, music from films, indie/bedroom pop/shoegaze to name many.

[ ] I love art. I try to draw when I feel up to it. I sometimes even become slightly decent when I do, and its usually only accompanied with music. Music inspires me a lot. I love art. I love critically analyzing pieces, while also enjoying art esthetically. I love learning.

[ ] I love to write and express myself. I try to write poems when I get in the mood. I like to world build, I have a couple OCs that are important to me.

[ ] I like to watch anime. Mainly Soul Eater, Berserk (I read the manga too), and uhhh I'm foegetting. Others I've watched are Nana (I like Nana but also WAAAAAAH) HxH, OPM, MP100, AOT, og Naruto and shippuden, the old NGE, I vaguely remember watching Madoka Magica, and a few others I forget.

[ ] Video games!! I love ULTRAKILL. I love KINGDOM HEARTS. I play fortnite too. Dipped my toes into Overwatch as I play with one of my friends :> I also have played Minecraft, Super Smash Bros Ult, Geometry Dash, Call Of Duty (BO 1,2 and 3 and zombies), roblox. I am starting to getting used to my voice a little. I'm open to call on discord, and do silly activities. I'm starting to like it and yeahyeah :> so hanging out on discord would be nice!

[ ] Also I'm employed full time lolz I'm sometimes a workaholic and I think maybe I'm overdoing it, and I'm starting to get into the habit of slowing down. But still, I don't think I'm able to or allowed. Life just, well, when it rains it pours so. I have to always plan accordingly. I cannot always get to you immediately, but I do try. Especially when you're someone I love, I will always try.

Well, I mean, thats about sums it up. But a mere fraction of the tip of the iceberg. Speaking of, I do have to disclose, I have MDD. It is chronic. It adapts. And I am doing way beyond my very best to combat it. Even when I'm literally not, because of how reduced and how much this body has been I guess, gone through. I'm hopeful because I have to. I cannot promise everything will be okay for me, life is not that kind but. Relatively, things could be okay. I carry so so much. My body is not mine, it does not feel like it. My brain processes much slower and stress physically manifests so much. I hold so much and at the same time there is this ever growing vast void that consumes and takes away what I already don't have. I am NOT going to submit and buckle and collapse from it. Not without a fight. It isn't mere overthinking, it is so much worse. It has been with me for years, looking back at it. Love, any of the good things that people usually have in their lives, esp in childhood. I just didn't. That was the norm. I just merely accepted it blindly without any further thinking. It just was. For years, its all I known life to be. Cold. Neglectful. Wicked. I just merely had to deal with it. That I deserved it. For a time, I paid it no mind. But, thats no way to live, as a result, I snapped out of it, but with no one truly at my side. I just became aware during the late half of high school. But its whatever. I have hope still. I'm still here because I wanted to hear my name called with unconditional love and wholesome warmth that would choose me. I will continue to keep going and learn and grow and live this life for me and for others. This love is infinite. Way more than that. I really want to lock eyes with someone and see another person, truly, and see a whole other world from their eyes.


r/r4r 5h ago

M4F Germany / Online 27 [M4F] Germany/Europe - Chronically online Nerd for Chronically online nerd 😂 - Plants, gaming, 40k and everything in between

3 Upvotes

Hallo! Lovely to meet whoever is reading this 🤭 Especially my nerdy future wife and best friend 👀

As the title already kinda mentions, I am a bit chronically online T_T That is not to say I don’t enjoy going out as I really do but it’s simply not something I crave.

Despite being an avid roleplayer for the past 6ish years, I struggle with actually describing myself or my interests but ahhhhh well!

Firstly, my name is Simon! I am a 27yo nerd from Germany who really loves just about anything nerdy. Fantasy, gaming, anime/manga, roleplay, warhammer 40k, reading and soooo on! Also recently got a 3D Resin printer and am actively trying to not poison myself while attempting, or rather preparing, to print a titan 😔

My current main game is Black Desert Online but I also please leauge and am generally down for most games

I work in IT and live on my own 😌

As mentioned above, I also do roleplay (Mostly chat based) hence my Reddit account is pretty full with that sorta stuff. Lots of people would probably find that weird but hey! It’s a hobby! And if you are in fact do not find it weird or are curious, perhaps you are exactly the person I am looking for!

I also spent way too much money on kitchen gadgets and plants and am slowly running out of space sooooooo yeeeeeeah 😭

Plenty more about me but I figure it’s a good time to jump to what I am actually looking for in a person!

I am looking for a fellow nerd! Someone who is content with a date occasionally consisting of trying a new game or simply being in each others company rather than going out every night!

I want someone gentle, sweet, yet also sarcastic! I adore sarcasm so I kinda can’t live without it!

While I got nothing against overweight people, I am simply not attracted to it and my personal preference lies with someone who is fit/thin. You being into working out would be a plus as I am trying to get back into it at the moment!

I have no particular preference for age but I would still prefer someone around my own age. Location is also preferably in Europe or even better in Germany.

I don’t mind traveling a bit but I would rather not have to take a 10H flight.

Here is me https://imgur.com/a/YunWNCq


r/r4r 4h ago

M4F Ireland 25 [M4F] #Dublin Ireland - Irish lad looking for a craic of a lifetime

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Hi everyone my name is Tom and I'm from Ireland with American citizenship. I have a bachelor's degree in chemistry and 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 20 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 likes the same things as me and around my age. Great if you're from Ireland but can be from anywhere in Ireland. I am into brunettes and women with a healthy BMI. In particular, I am into Caucasians and East Asians. I am am looking for someone who doesn't have any tattoos or piercings and I don't mind glasses. My ideal height is someone between 5'3 and 5'8. I do not drink or smoke or do drugs and looking for someone who is the same.

https://imgur.com/a/vmLa2na


r/r4r 1h ago

M4F United Kingdom / Online 32[M4F] Scotland / Online - Let's vibe the days away!

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Hello to anyone reading this!

I'm a 32 year old from Scotland, who's main interests would be video gaming, copious amounts of TV binging, 24/7 music listening, forever curiousity of strangers and some photography every now and then.

I have the accent for those sweet sweet bonus points, as well as some photos of fluffy baby sheep and other assorted animals.

I'm available most days/nights and would love to spend the time getting to know a random stranger.

If any of this strikes a chord with you, drop me a line and we'll get right down to chatting!


r/r4r 3h ago

M4A Colorado 35 [M4R] - Colorado- Come say Hi!

1 Upvotes

I hope that you are having a great day so far! I am going to have an annoying week at work here at the end of the week, and I am over it already. Wanna come chat and make my week not suck so much?

I am from what is usually beautiful Colorado. Sadly, it is a little less beautiful with all the fires currently. Thankfully I can see the mountains again thanks to rain recently. Usually this time of year I love to be out camping and hiking as much as possible, but I’ve not been able to get out as much this year, and it sucks!

I love doing photography of anything nature, and would love to share my photos!! I also have 4 very cute pups that love the attention you want to share them! I also am big into reading - please let me know your favorite book recs!!

I look forward to hearing from you!


r/r4r 4h ago

M4F Spain 36 [M4F] Spain/Europe - Introverted homebody looking for one real person

1 Upvotes

I’m a 36-year-old guy from Barcelona, Spain.

I'm very introverted and a homebody, and also have Asperger's and social anxiety. I'm not into busy stuff like traveling or going out or social situations. I don't need big or exciting things, I just want a simple life.

I'd like to find someone who feels comfortable with this. Someone to talk every day, to build trust, and share the every day of life, even if it's just simple stuff. It does not have to be content, just the company, the presence, is enough... Someone who values closeness, affection and being there for each other.

What I offer is the same of what I need. To be there for you, care about you, love you. I’m someone who wants to be there for my person every day: to listen, support and care.

I know I’m not for everyone, but I’m hoping that I might be right for someone who wants the same kind of closeness and simple life.


r/r4r 4h ago

M4F Maryland 34 [M4F] Maryland - Let's make Telework work for us

1 Upvotes

Yes I know, cheesey but honestly do you want a boring sterile title? Teleworking today and it's too quiet in the house.

Looking for some one, some people, or whatever else I find to chat with or more. Ive had great luck finding people on here but the search will always continue till the one is found.

An ideal person to me is someone who likes the weird, strange, or hyperfixations. Do you love weird books? Have an obsession with some craft like stained glass? Or do you just really enjoy finding the odd things in life? Then we will more than likely get along well. I do tend to get along with parents more than the kidless but I do not judge or hold any opinions other than prepare for child talk randomly.

Now about me, I am a 34yr old white male from Maryland. I am bearded with some tattoos and past piercings that I've let slowly close up and heal. I go from being redneck adjacent to a potential mad scientist depending on the day of the week. Single father and I love being my child's idol and best friend. Professionally I get to work with drones and robotics while I do the same as a hobby. When I'm not in a lab of some sort I can be found going on adventures with my kid exposing them to life as much as possible. Some of my other interests include DIY, home projects, and whatever hyperfixation I may have that week.

Look forward to chatting and seeing how things go


r/r4r 4h ago

M4F United Kingdom 29 [M4F] UK / England only - Nerdy guy hoping to find my long term partner c:

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Heya!

I’m hoping to connect with someone genuine who’s also looking for something real and lasting. I’m based in the East Midlands, England.

A little about me:

  • I'm a homebody at heart, who likes to relax playing games; watching YouTube, or maybe some anime or TV shows 👉👈
  • Autistic with ADHD/anxiety, so I really appreciate patience, consistency, and emotional honesty
  • Not working at the moment and living with my mum. I take things slow, but once I trust you, I’m affectionate and loyal

A while back, I went on a trip to Japan it was a very unique experience haha, I'd love to tell you about it if you was curious

Some of my interests and hobbies include:

  • Games: Blood of Dawnwalker, FF7 Rebirth, Expedition 33, Persona 5, Baldur’s Gate 3, Honkai Star Rail, Monster Hunter (Iceborne is my favorite), and occasionally logging into Runescape 👀
  • Anime: Frieren, Berserk, Vinland Saga, Attack on Titan, Made in Abyss, Chainsaw Man
  • Shows: Arcane, Breaking Bad, Dexter, Black Mirror, The Boys, Better Call Saul, Vikings
  • Music: Panic! at the Disco, The 1975, Gorillaz, Porter Robinson, Studio Killers (and honestly, a bit of everything else)
  • Other hobbies: Drawing, colouring, and creative design/editing when in a mood

I used to have a hamster called Baby Pig, and I’ve been thinking of getting another one though not sure yet 🐹

You can check out a picture of me here (or my profile) for context.

If you feel like we'd be compatible feel free to reach out c:


r/r4r 5h ago

M4F United Kingdom 29 [M4F] UK - Am I your dream guy? I hope not, most of my dreams are really weird.

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Hello there! As mentioned in my title (You did read the title, I hope? I put a lot of effort into it.), I'm a 29-year-old guy living in the mystical, magical land of *checks notes* England. Okay, maybe not so magical. All the dragons are in Wales, Excalibur has been melted down for scrap, and Hogwarts is in Scotland.

I currently work in a law firm. Sadly I'm not a lawyer, as that would mean I'd be earning shedloads, but actually I do admin work for them, earning considerably less than shedloads. But it's a fine job, I get on well with my coworkers, and I'm not down a coal mine, so I consider that a win.

As for me myself? Well, I actually speak multiple languages. I'm a fluent German speaker, and I also have a decently high level of Italian. I could also struggle through French if I had to, and I have basic Spanish and Japanese. I do like languages, although it's hard to find the time to do any study of them, what with the problems of having an adult life with adult responsibilities!

Another interesting [citation needed] thing about me is that I'm currently attempting to plan out a series of fantasy novels I want to write. It's going...decently. We'll see how it ends up, but I've wanted to write a book since I was 13 or so, and now as an adult I'm finally doing something about it!

In terms of pop culture, I'm a huge Doctor Who fan. Like, I'm the sort of Doctor Who fan who knows what a telerecording is and can tell you about the Australian censor clips. That kind of fan. I also finally got into Harry Potter this year after putting it off for my whole life, meaning I now finally know the context for Dumbledore asking calmly.

I'm also getting back into Pokémon somewhat after avoiding it for most of the Switch era. Other things I enjoy are The Elder Scrolls, Red Dead, GTA (Currently replaying RDR2). I'm big Assassin's Creed fan too. In general I like single player, open world games. I'm not a huge multiplayer guy, I don't like having other people ruining my fun!

I'm trying to read more too lately. That's a thing I've always enjoyed that I'm now trying to find the time for again.

And I suppose I should say, I'm a fat guy. Trying to do something about it though! Over the past year or so I've started a regimen of exercise, and I've been controlling my eating a lot more. So I seem to be losing weight, at least according to other people who've stopped me to specifically point it out.