History / Katyn- forgiven and forgotten? [111]


Because it is, as well as the knowledge that this term was coined by Piłsudski's opponents in order to belittle his success.

Yeah, we haven't forgotten about it. Napoleon is even present in our national anthem... But what exactly is your point Frank? :(

Feedback / Regarding an announcement on cleaning the forums [18]


Why not. Moderators should intervene only if the rules of polishforums.com are being violated. If a moderator would have taken advantage of his rights Admin could always make him an ordinary user. Simple.

Feedback / Regarding an announcement on cleaning the forums [18]


Yes, that was what I had in my mind. :)

Feedback / Regarding an announcement on cleaning the forums [18]

I understand. Still I think that it would be a good idea to move some off-topic discussions to places where they belong more. I mean it's weird to read about religion in thread dedicated to Norman Davies. It would certainly be helpful. Just my 2 grosz’s worth.

Oh, and you better sort that out Admin or I'm going to leave! :) Just kidding. :)

Feedback / Regarding an announcement on cleaning the forums [18]

Very often off-topic discussions turn out to be very interesting ones, so I would opt for not deleting them, but rather moving them to a more appropriate place or, if needed, creating a new thread.

News / Polish myths. Poland is one of the countries that count in the world. [49]


Certainly! But I think that you got little carried away:


It's not that simple, but surely they would make a serious cause of danger for Europe.


Never say never. Just as almost every country on the continent we were an expansionist country at one time.

The rest would be just picking, so let's leave things that way.

As for being proud, just like you said, we have a lot of reasons for that. Starting with the great strategist and kings like hetman's Koniecpolski, Żółkiewski, Tarnowski, Chodkiewicz, Zamoyski, Sobieski, Czarnecki, Chrobry, Mieszko I, Bolesław Krzywousty, etc the authors of some really amazing victories in wars with Russia, Sweden, Ottoman Empire, Teutonic Knghts, Tatars, Kosacks, Holy Roman Empire of The German Nation, etc.. the old Polish military art, the "husars sabre" (the best white weapon in the world), one of the best cavalry in the world, etc... Too much to name and there’s also science, literature, music, cuisine, fashion (especially the one from the nobles of the XVI and XVII century), believes, customs and demonology... I hope that I will have the chance to discuss at least a part of those topics with you on this board. :) It would be nice in deed.

Polonia / Germans: Do Poles like them or dislike them? [217]


Oh my Lord.... And just when I started to believe you that Puerto Ricans were always anti nazi I hear that some of them were collaborating with them during the WWII... I have lost my faith in human kind now. :( :)

Language / Should I learn both Polish and German [147]


I like the british accent very much, but by trying to emulate it I feel very artificial and silly so I try to sound more... erm neutral. :) More closer to General American than British I think. :)

Life / What is your favorite Polish Music Group or Artist? [41]


I know. I was referring to the way he rhymes.


God damnit wonski! It's all your fault! :) :)

Life / What is your favorite Polish Music Group or Artist? [41]


That's the word I was looking for. Cheers! :)


I'm not to keen on Fisz. He raps in a very irritating way. :) Paktofonika is another good polish rap squad.

Polonia / Germans: Do Poles like them or dislike them? [217]


Hmm, I'm not the biggest Roman Giertych's supporter, but calling him a nazi isn't... let's say a very fortunate thing to do.


Who is telling Germans to get out? Have I missed something? :(

Daffy, it doesn't mean that a military conflict will take place. Russian have different ways to tackle their problems these days, namely through gas supply to Europe! Whenever they don't like some actions made by their neighbors, they just simply refer to blackmail. Russian government wants to be treated serious. They miss the glorious days of CCCP, and when Poland joined first NATO and then EU it was like a slap on a cheek for them. A territory that they treated as their rightful area of influence since the end of the 18th century managed to separate from them and worse of all, joined their "opponents", the West. That really must hurt them. :)

PS: And what Frank had in mind was that "History likes to repeat itself." And I actually agree with him. :)

Life / What is your favorite Polish Music Group or Artist? [41]

Manaam, Republika, Siekiera, Pudelsi, Homo Twist, Pan Maleńczuk, Pidżama Porno, Apteka, Raz Dwa Trzy, Świetliki, Wilki, Smolik, T.Love and of course Hey. These are my favourites. :)

Oh, and I forgot my favourite hip hop band/crew :( Kaliber 44!

News / Polish Keyboard with the Polish alphabet? [30]


Never saw one and I live in Poland. You don't need a special keyboard in order to type polish letters like ą, ę, ś, ć, etc...

This link should be of any help for you. Enjoy. :)

https://polishforums.com/archives/2005-2009/language/letters-alt-codes-3204/

Life / Polish people have low self-esteem? [80]


O shucks... You got us there ajgraham. I always felt very envious that Britons won more Noble Peace Prizes than anyone else in the world!! :( I feel sooooo bad every time somebody brings that up… :( :)

Polonia / Germans: Do Poles like them or dislike them? [217]

I'm fascinated with Goethe, , Teutonic Knights, German expressionism in cinema, Prussian fortresses, Erwin Rommel, Kraftwerk and even those red brick factories but that's not enough to say that a truly love Germans. That's why I go for 0. :)

Life / Black people in Poland [357]


And Christians believe in a personalized God? So tell me, how does he look like and from where did you get this description. I'm just curious. :)

Life / Situation of women in Poland and the society [25]


Give us your source of information. You do have one, right? :)


Don't tell me, mother-in-low is just another tool of polish male oppression against polish women? Come to think of it, I'm sure that every mother-in-law is actually a man in disguise that helps to defend the patriarchic system in Poland. :)


Again, what's your source of information?
According to the European Commission rapport from the last year it's 46% and not 33% like you stated. The percentage of women among managers in Poland is even slightly higher then the average EU which is 32%. Also women in EU tend to earn 15% less than their male counterparts, while in Poland it's 10%. The situation isn't perfect, but it isn't much worse than in the rest of Europe.


Don't forget that women are also a part of this society. If I was given 1zł every time I hear from a man that he is sick and tired of his girlfriend's/wife's diet I would be I would be a lucky owner of a beautiful flat in Krakow. :)

History / Did Ukraine really "steal" Polish land? [302]


I like the way you put it, but you are right. We do have a hate/love relationship. It's good that it's more love than hate now. Pozdrawiam. :)

Life / Black people in Poland [357]

Fortunately believing in God isn't that hazardous. :) I take under the consideration that he may not exist. A doubt always accompanies faith, but if this faith motivates me to become a better person, than I don't think I loose much. And when I die and nothing will be there on the other side.... then I won't even have the chance to regret for believing in Him, as I won't exist anymore, right? :) Either way, for me it's worth the effort. :)

Life / Black people in Poland [357]


In Poland there's a saying (I think it was father Tischner who said it first) :

"Można być dobrym człowiekiem nie będąc katolikiem, ale nie można być dobrym katolikiem nie będąc człowiekiem."

Translation: "You can be a good human not being catholic, but you can't be a good catholic not being a human." :)


Once I watched a Christian TV program… I think it was called TBN... About 30 words Christ being said in 2 minutes and something about the hellish flames that will digest the sinners, etc.. I think I know what you are talking about. :)

Life / Black people in Poland [357]


And one more thing. This lack of evidence is basically crucial in the whole idea of faith. I believe that the whole life is just a huge test. What would be the purpose of this test if we already knew the answer to the questions?

"There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Huegel, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” :)

And one oe from father Tischner : “Wiara jest w gruncie rzeczy smutną koniecznością. Gdybyśmy mogli mieć wiedzę, nie potrzebowalibyśmy mieć wiary. Rzecz w tym, że nie możemy mieć wiedzy. Są rzeczy, które przerastają możliwości ludzkiego rozumu. Jest światło, które oślepia. Tak jest z Bogiem.”

Translation: „ Faith is basically a sad must. If we could have the knowledge, we wouldn’t need to have faith. The point is that we can’t have the knowledge. There are things that overgrow the capabilities of human mind. There is a light that blinds. This is the case with God.”


I guess religious people in general have a reputation for not making much sense when talking about Christ. I can see why actually. :)


I'm not annoyed. :)

Life / Black people in Poland [357]


First of, I didn't start this whole conversation. I'm not here to convince people that they are right are wrong, but I don't like to be called an "Ignorant dumbass sheep". I really couldn't care less if other people believe in God or don't. I respect point of view of people from all religions as well as atheists, but I'm not too fond of situations where people try to force on me their one and only truth. Especially when they preach science and rational thinking, but simply can't scientifically and rationally prove their right.

Life / Black people in Poland [357]


I asked you first, but have it your way. No, I can’t give you a 100% proof of his existence… But neither can you give me a 100% proof that he doesn’t exist. :) For your every argument stating that He (or She as you wrote :) ) is just a product of someone’s wicked imagination I will have an contra-argument, and vice versa, for my every attempt to persuade you that he is real you will find some facts against it. We will only know who’s right after our time has come. Until then we can only believe in his existence or lack of existence. Yeah, believe, and that’s the key word. That’s what it’s all about. That’s why it’s called faith. It’s this uncertainty of existence that’s actually the biggest test for people.


Can you prove that religion was only created by people to control masses and not that it became a weapon of manipulation somewhere in the process? I want some hard scientific proof, and not assumptions. Assumptions are good for silly religious nutters, like me, and not for rational thinking people like you. :)

Language / English words and expressions used in Polish conemporary language [16]

I'm sorry. I don’t know what came over me. It won't happen again, I promise. :) :)

Language / English words and expressions used in Polish conemporary language [16]


Something easy, light, for example: Jak ci poszło na egzaminie? £e tam, lajcik/lajtowo. Pytania były banalnie proste. :)

Language / English words and expressions used in Polish conemporary language [16]

OK; lajtowo; looknąć; fak ju, joł... :)

News / Is tan skin common among polish people? [57]


It's the first time I heard that saying somebody is tanned can be taken as an offense. :)

I also tan like a Gypsy. :)


Some people really do seem to be addicted to solarium's. Personally I prefer a pale complexion to a burned one.

Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]


More like tough economic situation. I always knew that there must be some positive aspect of it. :)

Life / How are people from Warsaw viewed and why? [20]

There are several reasons:

1. After the end of WWII, the commie government decided to rebuild Warsaw, that inflicted a serious damage during the Warsaw Uprising, and recreate it's former beauty. It was suppose to be a testimony of the People Republic of Poland’s power, thus Warsaw was treated more special than other major polish cities. People didn't necessarily like that.

2. Legia Warszawa - Warsaw’s football club. It was an Army football club. The commie government wanted it to be the best Polish club. A lot of good players from other Polish teams were specially being drafted to Army and were given a choice, whether they wanted to spend 2 years in army barracks or on the football pitch playing for Legia. Many people didn’t like that either.

3. Varsovians also are rumored to consider themselves better that the rest of Poland’s population, just because they are from "stolyca"(capital city).

We could probably find more points if we would look deeper into the past. Times changed, but the animosity remained. :)


Paprykarze. :)

Life / Poland has killed my inner child [105]

Thanks. :) It's nice to see you again here. And it's not all me, me ,me...there's also a little bit of I, I , I... :)