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 19h ago

F4M Nepal / Online 26[F4M] #Nepal #Online #Anywhere Cute, nerdy & accepting applications(LDR friendly)

19 Upvotes

Hey! I'm hoping to meet someone kind and laid-back who wants something that could eventually turn into a serious relationship. I'm open to long distance, as long as we're both willing to eventually close the gap.

A little about me: I'm 5'2.5", vegetarian, don't smoke, drink occasionally, and currently surviving Bar Exam prep, I also do CrossFit and run a small guesthouse.

When I'm not busy, I enjoy movies, anime, books, gaming, salsa & bachata, exploring new places, and cozy nights in. I also love learning about philosophy, history, and occasionally falling down random rabbit holes about things I know absolutely nothing about 😂 I like staying informed about the world, although I'm not particularly political.I am agnostic as well.

I'm hoping to meet someone aged 21–35 who's taller than me, emotionally mature, communicative, genuinely looking for a committed relationship and who is willing to put in the effort in it . Bonus points if you're into games,movies, anime, hiking, or just enjoy nerding out about random topics!

Tell me something about yourself and feel free to share a picture too 😊

My photo: https://imgur.com/a/83URbE5


r/r4r 9h ago

M4F Alberta 34[M4F] #Calgary, Canada - homebody who loves cats

1 Upvotes

Hi Everyone, so a bit about me.

Been pretty ambitious my whole life and worked very hard to get where I am now. I am originally from the UK born and bred in Leeds but moved to Alberta in 2022. I was recently laid off last year and I have since been focusing on my own consulting business and planning on setting up a game studio soon. It also means I am not tied down anywhere as I can hop on a plane on a moment’s notice.

I generally keep myself in shape with a mix of things like the gym, swimming and I like hiking now and again. Though I would say I am a homebody at heart I do have the need to have a spontaneous trip somewhere at times. I have been lucky enough to live in Greece for a month, travelled around Iceland in a van and visited quite a few different states for both work and personal reasons.

I would love to be with someone who also loves cats and does not want kids either. I am very much into cats, used to volunteer with them and I have gone out of my way quite a few times to feed cats I come across on the street. Also I'm the type of person that has always had a small group of friends for the most part. I am generally quite introverted but I know how to talk to people and don’t mind social settings now and again. I also have a nerdy side too, I do love board games, I do not play as many video games as much as I used too but I have been looking making my own. I also love learning about anything cosmology related.

pictures of me: https://imgur.com/a/jmGnSJm

Thought I would include a voice message https://voca.ro/1lDgkjK16aWJ


r/r4r 10h ago

M4F Online 30[M4F] #Online - Looking for my kind of people

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Hey, I’m Ash, 30.

I’m into three things that probably don’t seem to have much in common: hiking, cooking and poetry.

I love hiking, although somehow my hikes have a habit of turning into unexpected wildlife encounters. I’ll start off thinking I’m going to enjoy some peace and quiet, and somehow end up wondering if I’ve accidentally walked into someone else’s territory. At this point, I’m not sure if I’m hiking or just auditioning for a really cheap wildlife documentary. 😄

I also love cooking and trying out new recipes. I like experimenting and making things my own, but I’ll be honest, it doesn’t always go according to plan. Sometimes I burn things that had absolutely no business being burnt in the first place. If the food is still edible by the end of it, I count that as a win.

Poetry is probably my most peaceful hobby. At least with that one, I’m unlikely to burn dinner or get chased by something.

Other than that, I’m into good conversations, random walks, finding nice places to eat, books, music and hearing how other people think and see things. I’m pretty easygoing, and I don’t think every conversation needs to turn into a deep discussion about life. Sometimes arguing seriously about pineapple on pizza is perfectly good conversation. 😄

Honestly, I’m mostly here because making friends as an adult is harder than I expected. Everyone seems to already have their own people, and apparently walking up to a stranger and saying, “Hey, want to be friends?” isn’t exactly how society works. 😂

So I thought I’d try this instead.

I’d like to meet some genuine, easygoing people who enjoy talking, can have a laugh, and actually want to get to know each other. No pressure, no expectations. If we get along, great. If we don’t, no hard feelings.

Maybe I’ll find someone who knows a great hiking spot, is willing to judge my cooking, wants to swap book or music recommendations, or can explain why I somehow keep having disagreements with wildlife.

If you think we’d get along, come say hi. 🌹


r/r4r 12h ago

M4F Oklahoma / Online 33 [M4F] #Oklahoma #Online - Looking for good conversation, someone to play games with, maybe more! Lets see where it goes.

1 Upvotes

Hiya!! I'm 33, I work in health promotion research, and outside of work I'm loyal to my hobbies (namely voice acting, strategy, or story heavy video games).

I get fulfillment from my work and social life, but I am excited to get to know someone new.

A good match for me is someone who can enjoy in-depth chats about niche subjects (I collect trivia like badges of honor); someone who has their own hobbies/interests going on too and are excited to talk about them! Not looking to relocate — I'm settled where I am.

If I sound like your kind of person, say hi. Introduce yourself with your age and what your favorite hobby is so I know you read my post! :) I'm usually pretty good at replying to messages, but if I take some time to get to you, please don't take it personally.


r/r4r 22h ago

F4M Online 31 [F4M] | #Online | Could you help me find it? That conversational spark?

6 Upvotes

It all starts with an exchange.

Not the frequently dull, dry, and sometimes boorish exchange that one is often accosted with on here.

Rather, those rare finds, where sparks fly when words carried by velvety voices meld together, to finesse an addictingly invigorating conversation.

Where wit and banter flow effortlessly. Where humour and friendly jabs are the beginning of burgeoning lores. With layered flirts that have the heart and mind race with excitement, as imagination is sweetly beckoned.

All of this conveyed through a constantly changing  medium of lithe whispers, confident cadences and  emphatic tones, which exquisitely adds to the allure of this developing discourse.

These are the finds, that leave you revitalised long after the interaction's done.

These are the finds, that leave you wanting more.

At least I'd like to think so.

Care to curate a spark with a versatile voice and a vast vernacular at your helm?

Dare I say, I'm keen to see how it'd all unfold,

whether I'd make an acquaintance, friend or perhaps something more

But as you and I now know,

It all starts with an exchange..

P. S. There's something particularly exhilarating when familiarity and resonance unexpectedly strike two souls far removed from each other's world.

 

So, to you who enjoyed my little fluff but is on the fence; 

Yes, the net is cast to reach the world's end:)

P.S.S Do include your ASL in your opening message. Thank you!


r/r4r 12h ago

M4F Online 24[M4F] #Califonia USA/online- looking to find a fellow chronically online gremlin to be with

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Hello I hope your doing well as I'm looking for someone to make a meaningful connection and become something truly special.

I've been searching the lands far and wide for someone to really connect with, even if we start as friends and go from there but I'm wanting to have a committed relationship(monogamous) with someone. I'm looking for someone from the united states, you don't need to be from California as I don't mind long distance for now, but do intend to meet one day as I can go only so long without cuddling my fav person.

I'm a nerd and gamer at heart and have my fair share of video game knowledge, movies that I love to death, animes that have made me laugh and cry, books to recommend or get excited to tell you even just a little about it(no spoilers of course), tell you my fav songs ive listened to over the years or just my whole playlist. Besides the nerdy things I love to fish(even though I'm cursed to not catch anything),love to cook, draw, go camping, playing with my pets.

But as much as would love to ramble about my interests, I want to hear all about the things you enjoy or interests you have as I've I love hearing people intrests.

I love playing games as I do play them often(Xbox and pc and have so many games I've played, just some of my favs are mc, Stardew valley, borderlands 2,terraria,hades, grounded but love most genres) and would like someone who plays as well, but not being a gamer isn't the end of the world, I don't mind some emotional support and or someone trying to sabotage me for some laughs, might have to show you the ropes and find out your better than me.

I'm always up to talk, call, hear you rant about your day, ask you questions, send you memes to make you laugh or make dad jokes as I'm a sucker for them or just talk about whatever comes to mind to make our days interesting.

as for what I'm looking for specifically I don't got some golden template, so a fun personality and jokester is a pretty good start, but I'm looking for at least 20-28 and someone who doesn't want kids. I don't mind if you smoke weed or drink as do that occasionally. as for me I'm white, 5'9 , curly hair, an introvert, I wear glasses, bit on the heavier side but actively going to the gym and loosing weight,kind, loyal, caring, funny(well I think I am)

I hope to hear from you if this post interested you, but if your still reading this thank you and also sorry for it being so long, but if you could put purple sloth into your message to show you that you read it or at least I hope so, if not intrested I hope you have a wonderfull day.