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SeanBM   
14 Nov 2009
Life / Haunted Homes in Poland [173]

If youre going to try and validate or otherwise anything please stop referring to novelistic master pieces.

No problem!

I'll stick with Human sacrifice then,

The Ancient Egypt, Phoenicia, Levant, Europe, Neolithic Europe, Greco-Roman Antiquity, Celts, Germanic peoples, Magyars, Slavic peoples, China, India, Pacific, Pre-Columbian Americas, Mesoamerica, South America, North America and West Africa all belived in it's power therefore it must be true.

It is a matter of belief :)
SeanBM   
14 Nov 2009
Life / Haunted Homes in Poland [173]

No, as proof has more ambit than you are giving it, Seanny. Proof beyond reasonable doubt, 100% proof and on the balance of probabilities are very different standards of proof, wouldn't you say?

So you are arguing that there is not enough proof that people commuted ritual human sacrifice because I did not see it,even though there is physical evidence and entertain the idea that people saw ghosts?

Human sacrifice is the act of killing human beings as part of a religious ritual (ritual killing). Its typology closely parallels the various practices of ritual slaughter of animals (animal sacrifice) and of religious sacrifice in general. Human sacrifice has been practiced in various cultures throughout history. Victims were typically ritually killed in a manner that was supposed to please or appease gods

youtube.com/v/Qx0Jt2jnLOQ

And maybe these grieving people deserve to be ripped off? naw mate.
SeanBM   
14 Nov 2009
Life / Haunted Homes in Poland [173]

Interesting, what will the 2100's say about us? Ohh they killed poor innocent Ted Bundy he was only murdering for company they just didnt understand him.

Very good question, very bad example.
Using reasoning and rational thinking it is still wrong to allow a man to murder people.
But hopefully we will be able to understand serial killers and prevent them from murdering someday.

Lets not forget that 100's of years ago 1000's even by your quote murder wasnt such a great crime.

That is all a matter of who and why you murdered them and of course they called it kill, justified or a gift, not murder.

and the wild west, first to draw and aim straight won with is life. I suppose thats the same as punchng someone on the nose right now.

For sure parts of the world that we consider civilized today were not always this safe.

There are many witch hunts, gladiators, dictators, superstitions (remember the blare witch project?:) and so called 'justified' killings today.

A little mystery has to be kept in life.

There is enough mystery in this life to keep us all very busy for all our lives without this bull con-artist crap, it is just a distraction.
SeanBM   
14 Nov 2009
Life / Haunted Homes in Poland [173]

Its rational to believe that what many people consider as a ghostly encounter is reasonably true.

On that same false logic, it would be 'reasonable' to assume that human sacrifice is okay because so many people from so many different parts of the world did it.

That is not rational, that is just believing people are doing what they tell you they believe they are doing.

It's like religion, some people have faith and some don't.

The religion of one age is the literary entertainment of the next.
SeanBM   
14 Nov 2009
Life / Haunted Homes in Poland [173]

Thats false as a deep rooted right or wrong prevails albeit 2000 BC or 2009. Its always occured, come on.

that's right, that is why your example of Ted Bundy is not a great one.
But your example of to imagine how, in 5000 years time, that they will look back on the savages that we are is for me a very interesting idea.

Times move on and conventional wisdom changes.

So are you admitting that your beliefs will only last a while that they will die out?
SeanBM   
14 Nov 2009
Life / Haunted Homes in Poland [173]

I just saw your quote, how are they ripped off?

They are being conned.
SeanBM   
14 Nov 2009
Life / Haunted Homes in Poland [173]

You will have to give me exact details for starters.
I think you are working from the inside out, you believe and you want to create an example that has no answers because you do not want any.
SeanBM   
14 Nov 2009
Life / Haunted Homes in Poland [173]

told you something no body else could ever know

What exactly?

The fact that you didnt answer and are beating around the bush tells me you have real issues with that.

or that I think you are full of it, it is a silly question.
If I used a trick and i could tell you something no body else could ever know about you, what would you think?

Come on lets say hypothetically you saw a ghost or something, would you cry beer, or blame it on the bigos?

Cry beer :)

How did Darren Brown talk to the dead in that youtube link I provided?
SeanBM   
14 Nov 2009
Life / Haunted Homes in Poland [173]

I was just watching Darren Brown being able to meet someone (a psychic) and told them to draw a picture in the next room and he was able to say what it was she had drawn, a number of times. He is not psychic.

Have a watch, i am not sure how he does it but he is not psychic and does not talk to spirits, it is a trick.


SeanBM   
15 Nov 2009
Life / Haunted Homes in Poland [173]

there is no answer, because nonone has come back from the dead to explain.

That is exactly NOT what mediums are saying and that is my exact point.
They are using other peoples grief, shame and hurt to manipulate them and deceive them.
A lot of them are scumbag con-artists who tell you lies about your dead relatives.

If we look at things from a scientific viewpoint

Have you looked, honestly? or are you trying to make a point without knowing the facts?
SeanBM   
15 Nov 2009
UK, Ireland / Why do Poles come to England? [514]

no doubt trying to lure me into the answer that I came for the money.

Ha, no way, sure you am I both know that you'd have made more money in Scotland over the past few years than here.

Not every question I ask is a lure, you no, possibly ever second question;)
SeanBM   
22 Nov 2009
Language / free polish -english dictionary online [52]

I don't think this is exactly what you are looking for but it is something similar.
First a translator Translatica - translatica.pl and then a program that pronounces the word in Polish ivona.com
Hope it helps.
SeanBM   
22 Nov 2009
Life / Indian families living/working in Poznan (Wielkopolskie) [4]

Hello PSK,

And welcome to the Polish forums.
Where in India are you from?

I am and Indian Engineer and now have a job offer from a German company for their Polish subsidiaryin Poznan.
Hows the work scene there???

Will you be working on the engineering of the roads? just out of curiosity, as Poland is doing huge works here using E.U. funding to build and re-pare motorways.

So I can not answer your question as unemployment is still high here but not as high as it used to be.

Is it advisable to take my family there in ,say next six months time??

It is coming in to winter here, so be prepared for cold weather and snow over the next few months.

How about good Schools for the kids ??

I am sure you will find something.
SeanBM   
22 Nov 2009
Life / Indian families living/working in Poznan (Wielkopolskie) [4]

I suggest bringing your family over in Spring. It can get as low as minus 30 here but it is rare.
I would estimate average winter temperature to be between minus 10 to 15.
But it gets warm during summer, although not as warm as Mumbai, I am sure :)
I would say summer time averages at about plus 26 degrees here.

I also strongly recommend learning Polish, as you might feel alienated if you are not able to talk to people.

I also suggest living in a city because it is more likely you will find people that speak English and other languages.

If you have any other questions just ask.
SeanBM   
23 Nov 2009
Feedback / Where all those male/female signs went? [9]

Dear Mr. Bzibzioh and Miss jump_bunny,

Your question has been an on going topic behind the scenes here at PF for many years and we have decided to do away with this particular indicator as it is not deemed necessary to distinguish sexes while contributing to the forum.

Due to on going pressure from the comity of anti-discrimination based on sexual orientation. It has been made clear that categorising people and dividing them in to 'sexes' is a sexist act in itself.

Even if the individual is doing it to themselves, as it discriminates all those who are attracted to the same sex, feel like the other sex, all those who have recently gone through sex changing operations (including all those that want the said operation) and all those that are just to lazy to check which sex they are and too stupid to remember. Also the artist formally known as prince was going to sue PF for not having his particular symbol.

Many kind regards for your inquiery.
If you have any further questions please let us know and the PF team will be more than happy to explain every little thing that goes on.
SeanBM   
23 Nov 2009
Travel / How often do you visit Poland? [32]

I didnt expect a competition.

Ah why did you say that, we could have beaten them ;)

With the Irish in England, a lot had happy lives but some were lost,

I have lived and worked in England and I have met many Irish people who left Ireland a long time ago who perfectly fit the description 'lost'.

I think many of Christy Moore's songs could be translated to Polish to fit what is happening today, Missing you
youtube.com/watch?v=F8pWCoqxvrA

Where the summer is fine, but the winter's a fridge
Wrapped up in old cardboard under Charing Cross Bridge
And I'll never go home now because of the shame
Of misfit's reflection in a shop window pane.

SeanBM   
23 Nov 2009
Travel / How often do you visit Poland? [32]

Good idea I will try to have a go.

Excellent, I think it would be really a great idea and really appropriate for what is happening now.
Polish people have taken a lot of the spaces under the bridges in London, it is such a pity.

I frequent a pub in Krakow that plays music, quite often they place traditional Irish music but with Polish lyrics. I think they make the lyrics up on the spot though, as they seldom get past the first verse and also their new lyrics have nothing to do with the original.

Please let us know how you get on :)
SeanBM   
23 Nov 2009
Travel / How often do you visit Poland? [32]

*Dinger..........Means Very Good

Ha! I haven't used that since I was 11, honestly :)
SeanBM   
23 Nov 2009
Travel / How often do you visit Poland? [32]

Haven't been to Poland yet but Soon.

So do you expect Poland to be anything like it is depicted on PF? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Of course I am joking, I am sure you know better and talk to Polish people there too.
But I had to ask :)
SeanBM   
24 Nov 2009
Real Estate / 15 reasons why the Polish real estate market will crash soon [258]

At the height of 2007 the value of the house rose substantially but this year if I sold, I would have to accept a lower price, but, it would still exceed what I paid.

I am in the same boat, although it would not be much more than what I paid originally.
Which in todays market is as good as it gets.

"the prices will rise because the building materials are more expensive"

Building materials have not risen in price.

I still don't know why homes are so expensive in Poland especially country areas.

You have posted before that the average house in Poland is 1 million PLN, that is over double the price, perhaps that is why you think houses are so expensive?

Hello Covex,

And welcome to the Polish forums.

Just a few things on your post, you take a random flat in Wrocław and the median wage from all over Poland. Perhaps an average wage from Wrocław with a flat in Wrocław would be a better indicator?

(average price per M2)

From here Open Finance
open.pl/news/wieksze_mieszkanie_za_srednia_pensje.html

With 20% down on a 20 year note

Why not a 30 year mortgage? it seems to be the standard here.

It is difficult to see housing price increases to continue without real median wage increases.

Good point, I doubt house prices will increase, the days of buying an apartment and sitting on it a few years are gone. It is a more steady market driven by locals, which is more sustainable than the likes of all the foreign investments on apartments in Bulgaria (a false bubble).

I think this levelling off in the market is necessary for Poland, if it had continued the way it was, we would surely have the same difficulties a lot of other countries are suffering now. The prices for an average apartment is affordable to the average household.

which will obviously affect property prices.

Good point.

And nice have your contribution as it is more balanced.
SeanBM   
24 Nov 2009
Travel / How often do you visit Poland? [32]

I expect it to be exactly the same except fewer Jews:)

There are a few quirky differences that I would not have expected here.
Even though Ireland and Poland are both predominantly Catholic.
Poland have different customs or rituals.
I thought it was the same all over but for example, they bring a piece of bread, salt, vinegar, eggs, meats, fruits etc in a basket to church to get blessed by the priest on Easter.

Or for Christmas dinner people here brake a white wafer with a depiction of Mary on it, and you eat a little when you greet each person in the room, while making a wish for them, it symbolises sharing of bread.

Just a lot of small things, I always find that going to another country is not about the big things but the small ones.

My friends are at the point where they can buy a flat for cash. They have done the maths and need to stay another 18 months to save enough to refurbish the large but old flat they are in the process of buying.

Excellent, that is how i got started too, you work hard and you save, I respect that.
Sure there is luck involved but some times you make your own.

Of course I have mentioned PF to them and they think I am mad.

I can only imagine.
SeanBM   
24 Nov 2009
Travel / How often do you visit Poland? [32]

No vinegar.

The people I know bring vinegar, great preservative.

It's called opłatek. And they depict birth of Jesus.

A sure Mary was there too :)
SeanBM   
2 Dec 2009
Real Estate / Prices of apartments in Krakow are collapsing further down in 2010-2011 [150]

average salary per month.....Which is about 2000 pln.

No, it is not.

That is what 90% of all economists and 90% of all real estate experts are saying also.

No, it is not.

However, the big dellusion of 5 - 9000 pln/sqm will start to fade away step by step, month by month... to return to normal correct price of 2000 pln/sqm

No, it won't.

Spamming, does not change anything.
SeanBM   
3 Dec 2009
Real Estate / Prices of apartments in Krakow are collapsing further down in 2010-2011 [150]

again.

Your continual posting under a new name every time you are avoiding the realities are childish.
What ever 'reason' you have for spamming, it just shows us your immaturity and inability to discuss or debate your position.
Agreeing with yourself, makes you look silly.
SeanBM   
3 Dec 2009
Real Estate / Prices of apartments in Krakow are collapsing further down in 2010-2011 [150]

firstly the average wage is around the 3000zl mark, can we agree??

The average salary for the whole of Poland has been released last month, it is 3300PL per month.

a modest apartment for say 450,000zl

That is the price of a house in the suburbs of one of the main cities.
Or a top end apartment in the the centre of one of the main cities.

agree??

Can't, i am afraid.
You are taking below average wage for the whole country and top end apartments in the main city centres.

how are these people supposed to live on fresh air you may suggest,

Learning how to use a calculator would be a good starting point at this stage for you and your aliases.

bank allows mortgage payment of ONLY 40% of the income.

This is to prevent people accumulating huge debt and prevents the type of thing that your point suggests.

ifaverage NET income is 2000 pln/month

'IF' is the main word there and it is not.

A person should not pay more than 5 years (let's say MAXIMUM 10 years)
for a shit_ty apartment, so 48 000 - 80 000 pln will be soon the MAXIMUM price
for a flat in the center of Krakow

Not going to happen just because you and your aliases think it should.
SeanBM   
3 Dec 2009
Real Estate / 15 reasons why the Polish real estate market will crash soon [258]

Wiślane Ogrody this is the place people in Krakow are now calling "The Bunker"

That's strange because it is in Żoliborz, Warsaw. Here is the advert.

but you say

I am moving either to the countryside or the States, maybe I will stay in Krakow,

So why are you looking at the capital, Warsaw???

The builder was taking Polish people's money the week he went bankrupt.

Pointing out one despicable act committed by an individual is not an indicator for anything.