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4 Sep 2008
Life / I AM BLACK. SHOULD I MOVE TO POLAND? [107]
Hi! Replying to your message @ random after reading all the advices about racism in PL. Very new to this Forum, so do forgive me using U as an 'bouncing board'. LOL
Here is little something from me if U can bother to read it:
Well, firstly > about a year and half ago, I have visited the same Site and stumbled on some heated discussion about Jewish issue in PL.
Frankly, I could not believe what I was reading; the amount of hatred, intolerance and prejudice has astounded me. Considering that most of the participant here are rather young and eloquent people - I have expected some more restrain in opinions.
Silly enough - felt compelled to voice my views about tolerance and non racist issues. (in English)
To my horror - I was bombarded back with an avalanche of abusive responses - somehow it was assumed I was an American; meddling with Polish politics, not knowing anything and how dared I to speak up for the F....g Jews?
I got totally ostracized for asking a few simple question about ethnic minorities.
Now, 2 years later I am back and very careful as it is so easy to offend you people.
Sat here for days, just reading what you people have to say - too scared to participate after the last time -and soaking the vibes.
Happy to observe that the tone has changed a bit - Hey! Jamaicans r invited but warned as well!
I am Polish born. Living all over the world for about 25 years and considering returning home. After looking @ your site with interest > I feel very much like that black dude ... no idea what to expect. ...Meaning: one day I see open minded people like you today, tomorrow there will be some war going on about Gruzja or never ending Jewish issue.
Hope U know what I mean.
Also, about 'underlined/hidden' racism.
Something tragically funny for you all.
When I have first arrived to the country of my destination, as a refugee... I was taken for a walk around town by a boy who was born here but of Polish origins.
At some point, we stopped at the traffic lights and ha said to me:
"These r the traffic lights. When they turn GREEN - U walk; when they stay RED - you wait. Do U have traffic lights in Poland?"
I was just about to kill him, but responded calmly instead:
" No, we do not have traffic lights in PL as we all ride donkeys, therefore we do not need traffic lights."
And guess what - he believed me!
So, what do U call it? racism or total ignorance?
Regards to all, thanx 4 listening
Hi! Replying to your message @ random after reading all the advices about racism in PL. Very new to this Forum, so do forgive me using U as an 'bouncing board'. LOL
Here is little something from me if U can bother to read it:
Well, firstly > about a year and half ago, I have visited the same Site and stumbled on some heated discussion about Jewish issue in PL.
Frankly, I could not believe what I was reading; the amount of hatred, intolerance and prejudice has astounded me. Considering that most of the participant here are rather young and eloquent people - I have expected some more restrain in opinions.
Silly enough - felt compelled to voice my views about tolerance and non racist issues. (in English)
To my horror - I was bombarded back with an avalanche of abusive responses - somehow it was assumed I was an American; meddling with Polish politics, not knowing anything and how dared I to speak up for the F....g Jews?
I got totally ostracized for asking a few simple question about ethnic minorities.
Now, 2 years later I am back and very careful as it is so easy to offend you people.
Sat here for days, just reading what you people have to say - too scared to participate after the last time -and soaking the vibes.
Happy to observe that the tone has changed a bit - Hey! Jamaicans r invited but warned as well!
I am Polish born. Living all over the world for about 25 years and considering returning home. After looking @ your site with interest > I feel very much like that black dude ... no idea what to expect. ...Meaning: one day I see open minded people like you today, tomorrow there will be some war going on about Gruzja or never ending Jewish issue.
Hope U know what I mean.
Also, about 'underlined/hidden' racism.
Something tragically funny for you all.
When I have first arrived to the country of my destination, as a refugee... I was taken for a walk around town by a boy who was born here but of Polish origins.
At some point, we stopped at the traffic lights and ha said to me:
"These r the traffic lights. When they turn GREEN - U walk; when they stay RED - you wait. Do U have traffic lights in Poland?"
I was just about to kill him, but responded calmly instead:
" No, we do not have traffic lights in PL as we all ride donkeys, therefore we do not need traffic lights."
And guess what - he believed me!
So, what do U call it? racism or total ignorance?
Regards to all, thanx 4 listening