Feedback / Gowno, Sh.it etc. -- auto-censoring bad words on forums [20]

the censor i imagine is to avoid users using these derogatory words to another user.

the adult use of these words is not prohibited however the use in the derogatory sense was dominant over the adult use so it has to be censored to try avoid insult to injury.

valid point about the polish swear words but english is the standing order language here and as such is the language dominantly used to demean other members (some polish swear words are censored i believe)

needless to say, it is the very few who misuse these words too often that ruin it for the rest of us.

Feedback / Gowno, Sh.it etc. -- auto-censoring bad words on forums [20]


Point taken, though it is a discretionary matter not a compliance matter. The site owners can make the forum any which way. Im quite sure we can find (or create) a swear forum or indeed a polish swear forum - such is the internet

A quick google search would reveal - or event the free to host forums to create a new one.


Indeed, and the site team has decided to exclude a select few words that carry 'extra' derogatory weight. Again - it was a select few abused the 'abuse' that forced the etiquette hand of PF.com team.


We are nothing if not reasonable where possible!

Language / Warsawian, warsavian, varsovian - which is correct? [9]


latin i believe and the one to use ive been told

UK, Ireland / Why so many British can't spell ? [83]

Hello all, my two cents (being an Irish person, in Ireland and being 'british' geographically and not politically (being apart of the british isles).

Spelling, while important, is not the be all and end all. It is communication. English is one of the best languages in the world in that it is easy to learn and be understood. Polish and Chinese are languages that pose difficulty to many people not from those countries and can take a long time to master.

There are many considerations, education, medical (dyslexia), colloquialisms (Telephonica mentions this very well) and so forth.

Spelling is not a uunique (;P) british trait or Irish or Polish or specific to G (random check of posts). When we are more focused on the message, sometimes we (and I include myself) brush over spelling at the expense of urgency and haste. It is not correct but it is one more explanation to the list.

Re the tests. When a test has the results on the paper - it is not a test worth its weight.
It is a good thing to know that the Polish are intergrating in there new home's though. Just like the Irish of old to Austraila, America, etc :)

besides, it's just G stirring the pot at the end of the day ;)

Take care all!

Travel / Best car hire company at Wroclaw Lotnisko [7]

and watch out for 'fake' taxi. make sure to ask for the price first and try familiarise yourself with the route

i got fleeced first time to warsaw - my fault, was too tired to care till i paid 3 times the odds! (60 zl instead of 20zl) - take care!

UK, Ireland / Do Polish immigrants wish to stay in UK - long term? [92]

Ah thats not fair, I knew and all my friends whom i spoke about the film knew Marketa was czech (we like the frames and indeed the film!)

I imagine its the circles we move in. We love films for example, music too and so it didn't even seem odd to 'know' where they came from

UK, Ireland / Are the Poles in England hated? [450]

most of my favorite friends are from Poland:) we all live in Ireland

Travel / TAXI FARE BETWEEN WARSAW AIRPORT AND OLD TOWN ? [16]

yes, do not accept a lift in the airport. Go outside and see the taxi rank. You'll spot the legitimate ones easier

Language / Translations of Gadu-Gadu [158]

God its great to see this topic is still alive and well :)

Is GG still the number one PL instant messanger???
Or have ppl migrated to MSN/Yahoo/Google?

(and hello to all :D)

Life / How much do you HATE POLISH PEOPLE and POLAND [1260]

wow, this is still here!? so proud :') *sniff*

History / Territories of eastern Germany should rightfully belong to Poland? [161]

Ive got to give crow credit for persistence 14/02/07 - 23/05/09
;)

Re subject title, my own two cents are that Germany and Poland are both in the European Union and it is time better spent moving forward than backwards.

That dividing land while we are moving towards greater unification of the european peoples does not serve the peoples.

History / Territories of eastern Germany should rightfully belong to Poland? [161]


Yea, so far so good - you've got the EU just where you want them.
Yea, ask for membership, accept membership, be among the best perform and participating EU countries, Join many EU intiatives from energy to defense.
Yes, True Poles dont want the EU. The other 37 million are just people who speak Polish...have polish passports...coincidently live in poland...all there lives...but are not true poles...

Crow :) I am amazed you see evil. Lighten up is my opinion :)

UK, Ireland / Polish Beer in Ireland! [13]

Oh Gods I hope not!
Heineken bought my Fav local beer recently.

Beamish

It will still be made...just by a Dutch Company (granted still in Cork, but it's, just, not the same ;) )

• 
  Pint of lovely smooth creamy Beamish
  

Feedback / Polishforums.com - the iPhone App [9]

Im saying it would be cool if there was one.

At present i'd have to use the native web browser (safari) on the iPhone and the user interface would just make it be, a bit of a chore. Like it would be to facebook.

But, FB came up with a user friendly App, I use that a bit as im on the go and love the iPhone. I miss PF.com and I think, if we had an App, i'd post more :D

simples

Feedback / Polishforums.com - the iPhone App [9]

I'll try, I am a robot after all ;)

On the iPhone, you can access the internet via a web browser called safari (apple's version of Internet Explorer or Firefox).

It's generally pretty good but its a small screen and you have to zoom in and out a lot which affects the user experience.

So some sites create an iPhone friendly version of the website or an App(lication).
The App, is a possible revenue generating source for PF.com however.
And can be designed to allow a better mobile experience of PF.com

Hope this helps.

Life / Polish men in shorts with sandals and socks.. [63]

I like wearing sandals...never with socks...never...

Feedback / Polishforums.com - the iPhone App [9]

Yea that would be cool too
I'm thinking that at 99cents an app it would be a small earner and that when people search polish on the iTunes store you'd get a result. As if you do it now you get a few dictionaries etc.

History / Territories of eastern Germany should rightfully belong to Poland? [161]


Thanks SG :) nice to see you too.

Yes, The EU idea is one that would see greater cooperation than what crow is suggesting by placing high walls, barriers between peoples. Its counterproductive.

Germany & Poland are Member states of the EU with free movement of peoples between each state. What Crow suggests is antiquated, and re-opening old wounds.

The lessons of WW2 took a long time to learn. Who then could have seen the level of cooperation and friendship today? More please!

UK, Ireland / Polish Beer in Ireland! [13]


Beamish had the rights to make Fosters and Miller here in Ireland.
Heineken did buy Murphys a few years ago and now they bought Beamish
Had a pint today of the new owners go, its good. :)

UK, Ireland / How do I get a replacement copy of my Polish Citizenship in London? [5]

Some girls here in Ireland had their passports stolen.
We called the embassy in Dublin and made an appointment to visit.
Trip up to dublin, straight to the embassy, replacement passports.
They were in and out in 30 mins.

It was hustle and bustle there too - So I don't know, keep trying to call before wasting time queing?

UK, Ireland / Polish Beer in Ireland! [13]


Last day of the brewary was yesterday...100% production now moved one mile down the road to the Murphys (heineken Ireland) brewary now.

Are there any Polish Brands brewed outside of Poland?

News / Libertas - what chances does the new party have in Poland? In Europe? [23]

Libertas is more a thorn in my opinion.
In Ireland during the referendum, they would not publish how they funded there campaign.
Something all parties must do here in Ireland.

I would imagine that 2% estimate in Poland is accurate enough.
They do not hold much sway here either, Declan Ganley the leader has an opinion poll rating of 9% but that wont transfer to votes is my guess.

Lisbon failed in Ireland due to the Politico's failing to reassure the people.
They more or less assumed it would just pass - this in my op, was the main problem.
Groups like Libertas lambasted the treaty and the gov't was like, thats not true, that wont happen, where are you getting this from? It was a load of bull the libertas scaremongering.

But the gov't failed to deal with treaty properly.

Ireland's No vote was unfortunately more a protest of out gov't then the treaty.

News / Libertas - what chances does the new party have in Poland? In Europe? [23]

And Declan Ganley (Libertas leader) was not elected in Ireland either.

News / Libertas - what chances does the new party have in Poland? In Europe? [23]


Yea, although, the cost of a good opposition is priceless....not saying they were good (more scaremongering).

Food / Wroclaw has an Indian Restaurant [34]


Nice! next time im over ill drop in! Best of luck! Powodzenia!

UK, Ireland / England, Dirty, Expensive and a dangerous place to live? [205]

Id have to say that Irish people (i am one) are as dirty, as a culture, as the rest of the British Isle's.

Especially with Ciggerettes, Chewing Gum and Litter on boozey nights out!
It is disgusting and the recent economic boom, resources were spent on frequent cleanup so as not to see it - it is a pity that the culture of not dropping it in the first place doesnt exist.

I would think UK/IE cities are good looking and on a par with other EU cities. But I feel that we spend more via city councils to clean up after ourselves.

I know places like Paris, Warsaw can be dirty too and as said - all big cities have this problem.

England is cheaper than Ireland for instance and seems more expensive than Poland.
As for Dangerous. Ive lived in the UK & IE for most of my life and would say its no more or less dangerous than any other EU city (having been to my fair share) I think danger is increased when in unfamilar territory and exposing yourself to risk.

Food / Packet soups recommended or not [32]

Ive gotta say, ive not found any packet Barszcz that I like.
And I love the stuff!

UK, Ireland / Modern Plantation for Poles in Ireland [352]


What a plonker ;)

Ireland for all!

Regarding the plantation of Ireland - It happened.
Much wrong was committed on both sides
As with alot of old history, the stronger side at the time won
Many abuses followed.
peoples divided.
only in the past 15 years have we really seen moving on from this?