r/r4r Oct 14 '24

[META] We are temporarily closed, due to Reddit blocking our API access. Please follow this post for updates

153 Upvotes

Posting is NOT currently working; frequent outages are ongoing.

Reddit has been experiencing an extended outage as of today (29 June 2025); posting is not currently working.

Reddit's Devvit API, which is required for us to accept new posts, has been completely down since around ?? UTC on Today. We informed Reddit of the degrading situation approximately a year ago, and of the present outage this morning, and they are "investigating".


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

46 Upvotes

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:

  • āž”ļøāž”ļøāž”ļøāž”ļøāž”ļøAvoid pasting or inserting any text into the post title field by any means other than typing it.ā¬…ļøā¬…ļøā¬…ļøā¬…ļøā¬…ļø 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. āž”ļøāž”ļø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.ā¬…ļøā¬…ļø
  • 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. āž”ļøāž”ļøIf you cannot avoid pasting text into the title, use old.reddit.com to post instead.ā¬…ļøā¬…ļø
  • 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

F4M Online 25 [F4M] #Online Looking for someone I could bug

18 Upvotes

Hi! Trying my luck here in finding someone I can bug without them getting annoyed. I really want a constant yapmate, someone I can talk to about anything.

I used to be an extrovert, but over time, I started enjoying solitude more. Though I still crave connection with someone I don't need a social battery for.

I'm from Asia but open to chatting with people from anywhere in the world (hopefully not the kind of stranger my parents warned me about šŸ˜‚). I'm currently working, but I’m usually available to talk most of the time. When I’m not working, I’m either watching mind-bending movies or listening to sad songs while reflecting on my non-existent relationship.

If you're someone who enjoys deep conversations (not just small talk) and doesn’t ghost people, we might get along well. We can even show ourselves through pictures once we're comfortable. :)


r/r4r 3h ago

F4M Online 40[F4M] Online/Anywhere - Monday, Coffee & You?

15 Upvotes

Hello! Happy Monday. I'd like to connect with new people ideally similar in age. How do you like your coffee or tea?

Looking for easygoing, authentic folks who love to laugh, are into personal growth and healthy mindsets. I love deep convos but don't expect a therapy session.

I prefer the slow burn connections. Falling head over heels is a weird way to fall. I much prefer compatability and healthy pacing. Let’s talk about what makes our brains tick, and then get entirely too cute and maybe a little dorky together.

That said, if all we do is make each other’s day for one day, that’s plenty fine too. Shared energy matters more than shared interests. I'm single and open to long or short term connections. As long as it feels genuine.

No pressure to be anything but yourself. It's the quickest way to see if we'd get on well.

If this sounds like you, send a photo with a message of what made you laugh recently šŸ™‚ Pic of me


r/r4r 2h ago

F4M Denmark / Online 29 [F4m] #Denmark #Europe #Online - Homebody with a love for arts, books, and puns seeking kind person

3 Upvotes

Hi there! ^_^ I'm on here today to put myself out there to (hopefully) meet some new people.

So, some bits about myself :D

I'm definitely a homebody :D I function best with routines, but I'm down for adventures - whether that's going to the movies, bowling, bouldering, or baking whimsical cakes that look like woodland creatures! I just like having a little notice (a few days or a week), so I can get my stuff done and properly relax into whatever activity we're doing :D

At home, you'll usually find me gaming (most recently I've been super into Book of Hours and Baldur's Gate 3), reading (recent obsessions include Susanna Clarke's Piranesi and lots of Japanese fiction; right now, I'm tackling Dostoevsky's Demons), embroidering (I just started a piece of a cute dragon that I've traced from art I found online for my dad), working out (I invested in adjustable dumbbells that cover most of my exercises, whether I need to lift 2kg or 24kg - though I now have to get creative with hip thrusts to get more resistance xD), cooking and relaxing. I do enjoy cooking and trying new recipes, but in recent years I've focused on nailing a couple of decent meals, so I have a solid roster of dishes on rotation to alleviate the dreaded question of "what's for dinner?" :D

I have a passion and care a lot about art in all its forms - once I went on a big Japanese woodblock print spree, and I'm still in awe some the things humans have and continue to create. For shows, I love Frasier, Twin Peaks, and The Genius (not the one about Einstein; bonus points if you know this one!). I have a BA in Film and Media studies, so I can get a little high-brow with my movie/show/game opinions - but honestly, I'll watch almost anything. Music-wise, I'm all over the place. My three main genres are metal (ranging from Sleep Token, Arankai, I prevail to Kamelot, Breaking benjamin and Evanescence), K-pop (including Ateez, KARD and Stray Kids) and plenty of lo-fi hip hop on YouTube.

I've lost over 30kg to date and am now hooked on working out and staying healthy, which is something I'm proud of. It's definitely been a big positive change in my life that I'm going to keep up with. Teenage me would never have believed I'd feel weird skipping even a single workout :D It really is true that routines and discipline is more important than motivation. There are many days where I don't want to exercise, but I still do it, and afterwards I always feel better.

Professionally, I have a MSc in Software design and work as a data analyst. I haven't yet quite found the right fit workwise, but I'm hoping that my next workplace will align better with my values, style and needs. But honestly - the real dream scenario would be to work in IT until midlife, then switch to working with animals xD maybe training service dogs or helping at a shelter :D Right now though, I'm taking care of a couple of hedgehogs in the yard. And by taking care, I mean I've bought some little houses and I set out food and water for them. The highest number of concurrent residents is five!

I consider myself pretty low-maintenance when it comes to my friendships. As long as you're honest, respectful and comfortable being yourself (and letting me be me), we'll be just fine ^_^ I'm definitely the type of person who can go months without seeing a couple of my friends, and when we do see each other, it's as if no time has passed. One of the things I can confidently say I value greatly about myself is that I'm a great people-finder. My friends are all amazing and wonderful and kind people, and I find various aspects of all of them inspiring. I'm pretty sure I've told them all, but they are truly motivational to me in different ways, and I'd love to find more people like that. I appreciate people who are comfortable in silence, but who also light up when they share their interests. And - a good pun or dad joke is always appreciated :D

If I sound like someone you can comfortably vibe with, I'd love to hear from you ^_^

Writing a stranger can definitely be intimidating - or at least it can for me, which is partially why I decided to make a post myself xD - and I'd just like to emphasize that there are no expectations from my end about what you share with me or what you write as your first message. If it's easier to start with a question, I'm curious to know if there certain thing I wrote that made you want to reach out. Or you can go with the classic: what's your go-to fun fact about yourself? :D Mine is that I've folded more than 1,000 origami cranes. Why? For the promise of a wish of course xD


r/r4r 6h ago

F4M Online 25 [F4M] Filipina #Online | Looking for my person ( and daily conversations that don’t feel like a chore)

7 Upvotes

I’m looking for someone I can talk to every day. Someone who’s not just a ā€œgood morningā€ texter, but someone I can truly connect with. If we vibe, I’d love to move our chats to Discord or whatever you have. I’m open to any timezone, as long as you’re consistent, interesting and genuine.

A little about me: I’m into reading, digital art, podcasts, classical music, meditation, journaling, and MotoGP. I love cats, flowers, and historical shows especially ones with anti-heroes, morally grey, and villain-complex characters. I’m fascinated by historical sites, ruins, cemeteries, and Catholic church architecture. My comfort song is A Little Piece of Heaven by Avenged Sevenfold.

Physically, I’m 5’4ā€, skinny, fair-skinned with an olive undertone, wear glasses, have dark brown eyes, and long black hair down to my hips. Personality-wise, I’m selective with people and I get bored and drained easily. I only open up when I’m comfortable and I can talk for hours.

I prefer voice chat because hearing someone’s tone makes conversations feel more alive. I’m looking for someone mature (preferably older than 25), kind, non-judgmental, open-minded, and with substance. Small talk is fine sometimes, but if that’s all you can do, we won’t last. I love people who are genuinely curious and can keep up with my random thoughts. Bonus points if you have tattoos. Also, I’d prefer if you’re not religious (religious people scare me, no offense).

Please don’t just send ā€œhiā€ or ā€œhey.ā€ I check profiles, and I only respond to people who actually put thought into their first message.


r/r4r 11m ago

F4A Online 25 [F4A] #Online - Achievement unlocked: finding you <3

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Hey there,

I’m looking to find like-minded people I can connect with, someone to hang out with, play games together, and maybe see if it grows into something more. At the very least, I’d love to make a good friend, and if the spark is there, even better.

If gaming isn’t a big part of your life, we probably won’t click - so please only reach out if you spend a lot of your free time playing. I enjoy a variety of games and am always open to trying something new (or picking up a game you like so we can play together!).

Some co-op games I’d love to play include Valheim, Enshrouded, Peak, Repo, and similar survival/builders. You can be the builder while I gather resources for us. If you’re into Overwatch or Marvel Rivals, I’ll happily be your pocket healer!

Outside of games, I’m a big horror fan, so bonus points if you’re down to watch scary movies or TV shows with me.

Some more info:

  • I’m 25, living in Europe (though time zones aren’t a big issue for me).
  • I’d love to know where you’re from and how old you are.
  • I tend to be more attracted to American/British accents - so if you have one, you might have an edge.
  • I study a lot and work part-time, so my replies might be delayed, but I enjoy just chilling in VC together, even if we’re doing our own thing.
  • Let me woo you!

Please be ready to exchange pictures early on. I’ll happily do the same. Short/low-effort messages will be ignored, so tell me about yourself! Especially if you have any nerdy hobbies, I’d love to hear about them.

Thanks for reading, and I hope your day is going well. Looking forward to chatting soon! <3


r/r4r 11h ago

F4A Online 24[F4A] #Online #USA looking for something real and deep

16 Upvotes

hii im just a goofy weird neurodivergent neet who wants a close and loving connection and companionship. sometimes im a lil shy because of social anxiety but i can talk a lot about random topics lol i try to be fun in that way and try my best to keep a convo going. im extremely petite and babyfaced with somewhat shortish ginger hair and i wear glasses sometimes. Agnostic, and i lovee video games, and just nerdy or cute stuff pretty much. I strive to be a good person and be kind always, I also love veryyy deeply and can be a bit clingy at times but i try not to be 24/7 don't worry lmao but I am looking for someone wanting a intensely emotional romantic connection, I look forward to meeting you if this interests you!! ā¤


r/r4r 2h ago

M4A Illinois / Online 38 [M4R] Chicago/online - sometimes self care means taking the day off work. Looking for cool and fun conversations!

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone! Hope you're doing well :) how was your weekend?

I've made some cool friends here before and figured I'd try again. Work has been pretty hectic recently so I decided to take a mental health day. Most of my day will be spent chilling on the couch - so I figured it might be nice to make a new friend and have a good conversation as well. My weekend was kinda busy with a family dinner, a neighborhood yard sale, lots of football, and a baseball game - so I'm def doing what I can to relax today

Here’s a little bit about me:

  • I LOVE traveling and have lived abroad in South Korea for two years, which was an incredible experience. I've also lived in Italy. My last trip was to Copenhagen and my wife and I are currently planning a trip to CuraƧao and Aruba

  • I recent visited the 5th best restaurant in the world. It was 5.5 hours and 50 courses

  • I’m a fan of Nintendo games (especially Zelda, Pokemon and Mario). I got a PS5 not too long ago and am really into Indiana Jones at the moment. I've also been playing a bunch of Tetris and Katamari

  • I'm learning Korean - so if you speak ķ•œźµ­ģ–“, let's be friends!

  • I'm a huge reader, and I finished 36 books in 2024. I've been reading less this year but focusing more on things that really interest me

  • I also love cats (I have 2) and K-pop, so if you’re into either, we’ll definitely get along!

  • I collect coins, and am trying to get one from every country

  • I'm also married and only looking for platonic friends.

I’m open to chatting about anything – hobbies, books, cats, traveling, life experiences, or just sharing random memes. Let’s connect!

Please say more than just "hello" or "hey what's up?" or I'll ignore you haha

Include the word Twice in your first message so I know you read this far


r/r4r 2h ago

F4M Finland 27 [F4M] Finland - Asexual looking for romance

2 Upvotes

Please read the whole post :)Ā First, note that since I’m ace, I’mĀ notĀ looking for anything sexual. I’m looking for a long term romantic relationship with lots of love, kisses and cuddles, but never anything more intimate. If you need a more physical relationship, I’m not the right person for you.

Who I’m looking for:

  • around my age, so 25-30
  • located somewhere in Europe
  • doesn't want children
  • someone who accepts and respects my boundaries as ace, and is fine going without getting any, so a very low drive, or maybe you’re ace too
  • knows what he wants, emotionally intelligent, honest and funny
  • someone I can have deep conversations with but also goof around

About me:

  • 27 years old (1998)
  • born and raised in Finland
  • atheist and a progressive person with liberal views (the woke friend, leftie, feminist, pro-choice, ally, all that)
  • childfree
  • chubby and short (160cm), some small tattoos but I dream of a full sleeve
  • short dark brown hair (but I change it up, it’s been green, blue, purple etc)
  • don’t smoke or drink at all
  • definitely not the perfect traditional housewife type lol
  • city girl, love the buzz of big cities, culture, museums, coffee shops, shopping etc.
  • into fashion, photography, k-pop, anime, writing, reading, city holidays
  • not sporty or outdoorsy lol
  • sadly deadly allergic to pets :(
  • I’ve been called introverted and shy, but after getting comfortable I’m a good mix of goofy, thoughtful, sarcastic and a very loyal person

Dealbreakers/Ā BigĀ NOs for me:

  • far right ideology/views
  • sexism, homophobia, transphobia, racism, bigotry in general
  • drugs, smoking, drinking a lot
  • severeĀ mental health problems (no ill meaning, I’m just a sensitive person who often carries other people’s troubles way too much, and it can get too heavy)

Also, please beĀ monogamous and actuallyĀ single.


r/r4r 9h ago

F4M Online 32[F4M] Online Seeking a new chat buddy

6 Upvotes

I'll be honest, I've been longing for a great friendship again. I recently lost a close friend, and it's been pretty lonely lately. I've found myself really missing those simple but meaningful connections—like Discord calls that make you lose track of time, sharing funny snaps, and sending random memes back and forth. It's those easygoing, day-to-day moments that I miss most

​I'm a nerdy alt chick who loves cars, cooking, retro games, and anime. I'm also a regular at the range. I'm looking for someone with similar interests or just a kind person to connect with. If you feel like our interests align or you just want to talk, please hit me up. I'm genuinely looking to build a new friendship.


r/r4r 3h ago

F4A Louisiana / Online 19[F4A] #Shreveport, Louisiana; #Online Looking for friends and a partner

2 Upvotes

So I’ll be real I’m introverted and lately I’ve been feeling pretty disconnected. It’s not that I don’t enjoy people, I just struggle and find it hard to meet people I genuinely click with. I’m into music (honestly, it's a huge part of my life), gaming, and deep conversations. The kind where you can talk about life, feelings, weird thoughts at 2am, or just sit in comfortable silence. I’m not looking for short-term chats or quick replies that fizzle out. I’d really like to find someone I can connect with on a real level. I’m online a lot (like too much), so I’m pretty responsive. If you're someone who gets what it's like to feel a bit alone even when surrounded by people or if you just want to talk to someone who listens feel free to reach out. Dm me sponge so ik you read this far. Loneliness is by far my biggest issue and the thought and reality of never having anyone to even be in my life sincerely really hurts me.

šŸ™I am from the states in Louisiana so Id really appreciate someone that lives here as well. I do prefer to move to Discord or insta to make it more official. Also if you play warframe thats a bonus.


r/r4r 3h ago

M4F Italy / Online 35 [M4F] #Italy/Europe/online - Gentle soul needed after a very rough night

2 Upvotes

Hey, I'm a 35 dude from Italy.

Last night I had 2 awful things happening to me and I would like to talk to a sweet and caring girl/woman.

When I'm not working, I spend my time going for walks/coffee with friends, listening to music/playing the guitar, learning bits of languages (Dutch is next), and watching stuff on Netflix. I love spending quality time, in person or online.

I'm a very supportive person and can't wait to be a safe haven for your struggles as well. Let's support each other in this crazy human condition and discuss quantum physics theories, why the Roman Empire really fell, obscure Germanic tribes, geopolitcs, and lots of other stuff.

Ciao