jon357
9 Jan 2014
Work / Tri-city area - Companies that offer Jobs for English speakers? [23]
Some of the strongest patriots were born in a different place.
Some of the strongest patriots were born in a different place.
jon357
8 Jan 2014
Life / How do the Polish feel about air pollution in their cities? [35]
All of them are. Too many cars.
All of them are. Too many cars.
jon357
8 Jan 2014
Law / I was fined for not having a tram ticket in Poland. How does this affect me? [68]
Pretty well yes. If you're a Polish citizen and they've seen your Dowod Osobisty (with address) they do however send bailiffs.
The idea of chasing someone abroad for a 40 quid excess fare is unlikely - it wouldn't be worth it.
Better to pay it though (much cheaper if you pay within a week) - credit checks may be rolled out Europe-wide and it wouldn't be good to have a black mark on the system.
Its a no brainer they dont have your name or a correct address unless they have photogrphic evidence of the offence they cant do anything
Pretty well yes. If you're a Polish citizen and they've seen your Dowod Osobisty (with address) they do however send bailiffs.
The idea of chasing someone abroad for a 40 quid excess fare is unlikely - it wouldn't be worth it.
Better to pay it though (much cheaper if you pay within a week) - credit checks may be rolled out Europe-wide and it wouldn't be good to have a black mark on the system.
jon357
7 Jan 2014
UK, Ireland / The secret Polish gay men in the U.K [133]
All of these terms are fairly nebulous and reflect very different life experiences. Mostly labels are unhelpful.
All of these terms are fairly nebulous and reflect very different life experiences. Mostly labels are unhelpful.
jon357
7 Jan 2014
UK, Ireland / The secret Polish gay men in the U.K [133]
That's certainly an exhaustive and candid answer, Uglywoman.
That's certainly an exhaustive and candid answer, Uglywoman.
jon357
7 Jan 2014
Life / How do the Polish feel about air pollution in their cities? [35]
Pollution in Warsaw
This is a pollution map of Warsaw. Quite a shock, really, especially about some of the western suburbs and parts of the city centre. Without going into specifics, I can see that Sobieski, Pol3 and myself have relatively clean air but Harry should think about buying a smog mask.
I don't really notice it myself, except for the beautiful chemical sunsets over Wola and Ursus. For years there have been stories about other cities and an old colleague who was from Katowice used to claim that he never wore a white shirt there because the collar would be dirty within a couple of hours (that was nearly 20 years ago when there was more heavy industry and coal fires) but what about the other cities in PL?
wawalove.pl/Rakotworcza-substancja-w-trujacym-powietrzu-nad-Warszawa-a12522
Pollution in Warsaw
This is a pollution map of Warsaw. Quite a shock, really, especially about some of the western suburbs and parts of the city centre. Without going into specifics, I can see that Sobieski, Pol3 and myself have relatively clean air but Harry should think about buying a smog mask.
I don't really notice it myself, except for the beautiful chemical sunsets over Wola and Ursus. For years there have been stories about other cities and an old colleague who was from Katowice used to claim that he never wore a white shirt there because the collar would be dirty within a couple of hours (that was nearly 20 years ago when there was more heavy industry and coal fires) but what about the other cities in PL?
wawalove.pl/Rakotworcza-substancja-w-trujacym-powietrzu-nad-Warszawa-a12522
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jon357
6 Jan 2014
History / Communism, was it the best form of government Poland ever had? [68]
So many parallels in what their founders believed.
Google Torquemada.
Communism and Christianity are comparable.
So many parallels in what their founders believed.
The inquisition never tortured anyone
Google Torquemada.
jon357
6 Jan 2014
History / Communism, was it the best form of government Poland ever had? [68]
More so than you think. There are people now who praise the achievements of those days.
And all credible historians. It is a matter of record with primary sources. Your comments on that, pretending the inquisition never tortured anyone, rather destroy everything else you've spouted in this thread.
More so than you think. There are people now who praise the achievements of those days.
Myths crazy progressive leftie people believe in.
And all credible historians. It is a matter of record with primary sources. Your comments on that, pretending the inquisition never tortured anyone, rather destroy everything else you've spouted in this thread.
jon357
6 Jan 2014
Study / Information on studying at Torun University and rental costs for apartments [4]
I'm not sure about the MBA that they run, however the university is OK and you'll find other overseas students there. It isn't a hugely cosmopolitan place - even one of the more conservative cities, however there are a couple of gay bars and the student population is quite a mix.
As for music, Bydgoszcz down the road might be a better bet.
You can usually get a game of bridge in PL (they play their own version of Italian Blue Club) however a lack of Polish language would be a handicap.
For studio flats, they aren't expensive and you might have a look at Gumtree.pl
I'm not sure about the MBA that they run, however the university is OK and you'll find other overseas students there. It isn't a hugely cosmopolitan place - even one of the more conservative cities, however there are a couple of gay bars and the student population is quite a mix.
As for music, Bydgoszcz down the road might be a better bet.
You can usually get a game of bridge in PL (they play their own version of Italian Blue Club) however a lack of Polish language would be a handicap.
For studio flats, they aren't expensive and you might have a look at Gumtree.pl
jon357
6 Jan 2014
Love / Is it considered rude to stare ( especially at women ) in Poland? [12]
As long as you do it discreetly.
As long as you do it discreetly.
jon357
6 Jan 2014
Love / Is it considered rude to stare ( especially at women ) in Poland? [12]
Shamelessly peering inside your wallet or handbag when you open it is another thing here.
Shamelessly peering inside your wallet or handbag when you open it is another thing here.
jon357
6 Jan 2014
History / Communism, was it the best form of government Poland ever had? [68]
Facts are facts, even though you might find them uncomfortable. The economic state of the second republic, the huge unemployment, the hyperinflation, the instability (a coup d'état and the assassination of a premier) are facts.
And yes, the inquisition did torture people.
Facts are facts, even though you might find them uncomfortable. The economic state of the second republic, the huge unemployment, the hyperinflation, the instability (a coup d'état and the assassination of a premier) are facts.
And yes, the inquisition did torture people.
jon357
6 Jan 2014
History / Communism, was it the best form of government Poland ever had? [68]
There's not one shred of evidence of that and all indications (given the comparative states of the countries when both were independent) suggests otherwise.
In corruption, instability and economic mismanagement.
Very real. One of the US bishops has just been released from prison for his role in covering it up. Theer is however another thread about that.
Unless they were torturing you to death.
Who said they didn't? It was a crime both parts of western xtianity were guilty of.
Let put it otherwise. If not for the Soviet occupation of Poland this country would be on par with France when it comes to economy or so near that it wouldn't make a difference.
There's not one shred of evidence of that and all indications (given the comparative states of the countries when both were independent) suggests otherwise.
Poland have made tremendous progress in all things before the war.
In corruption, instability and economic mismanagement.
You are living in your fantasy land regardless.
Very real. One of the US bishops has just been released from prison for his role in covering it up. Theer is however another thread about that.
There were nothing wrong with the Inquisition
Unless they were torturing you to death.
Protestant countries burned more witches per capita than Catholic countries.
Who said they didn't? It was a crime both parts of western xtianity were guilty of.
jon357
6 Jan 2014
History / Communism, was it the best form of government Poland ever had? [68]
Who's talking about balancing things? Life isn't as simplistic as that. Judging the achievements of socialism by the evils of the Stalin years is like judging Christianity by the Inquisition, the witch burnings or the current Catholic Child Abuse Terror
Who's talking about balancing things? Life isn't as simplistic as that. Judging the achievements of socialism by the evils of the Stalin years is like judging Christianity by the Inquisition, the witch burnings or the current Catholic Child Abuse Terror
jon357
6 Jan 2014
History / Communism, was it the best form of government Poland ever had? [68]
And what about all the good things during that time?
It was a brutal extermination of Polish elite coupled with the most terrible and disgusting terror.
And what about all the good things during that time?
jon357
6 Jan 2014
Law / MARRIAGE PRENUPTIALS / COMMON LAW PROPERTY RIGHTS IN POLAND? [4]
The longer you're married, the more your ex is entitled to. There are several thresholds, all quite low.
You'd need to ask a lawyer what those thresholds (and the associated percenrtages) are.
The longer you're married, the more your ex is entitled to. There are several thresholds, all quite low.
You'd need to ask a lawyer what those thresholds (and the associated percenrtages) are.
jon357
6 Jan 2014
History / Communism, was it the best form of government Poland ever had? [68]
You'll never know.
A certain sector of society likes to underestimate the support for the left as well as the even larger support (that has existed for centuries) for progress, liberalism and change.
Would that be that you survived as an outsider?
You'll never know.
And thousands of Poles died in order for there to be a communist Poland; look closely and you can still see the monuments to them.
A certain sector of society likes to underestimate the support for the left as well as the even larger support (that has existed for centuries) for progress, liberalism and change.
jon357
6 Jan 2014
History / Communism, was it the best form of government Poland ever had? [68]
Interesting that you start to get offensive when you've nothing really to say. Though it does perhaps provide a tantalising glimpse into your experiences of those time.
For the record, I've 'survived' rather longer than 'a week' in places round the world where the inhabitants would have regarded the PRL as a land of freedom and abundance.
That is a good point, jon wouldn't be able to survive a week unless he would agree to work for UB and grass on his friends.
Interesting that you start to get offensive when you've nothing really to say. Though it does perhaps provide a tantalising glimpse into your experiences of those time.
For the record, I've 'survived' rather longer than 'a week' in places round the world where the inhabitants would have regarded the PRL as a land of freedom and abundance.
jon357
6 Jan 2014
Love / Is it considered rude to stare ( especially at women ) in Poland? [12]
Actually I have. Though they tend not to have many crowded trams or tube carriages.
Actually I have. Though they tend not to have many crowded trams or tube carriages.
jon357
6 Jan 2014
Law / MARRIAGE PRENUPTIALS / COMMON LAW PROPERTY RIGHTS IN POLAND? [4]
It depends how long you've been married.
How does it work for spousal property rights after a split from a marriage
It depends how long you've been married.
jon357
6 Jan 2014
Food / Where to buy British mature Cheddar Cheese and salted butter in Poland? [289]
It's certainly better than any Polish cheese on the market, however the flavour is rather bland and like the Polish stuff it certainly comes from a factory.
It's certainly better than any Polish cheese on the market, however the flavour is rather bland and like the Polish stuff it certainly comes from a factory.
jon357
6 Jan 2014
Love / Poland's virginity market [17]
Indeed.
People do this stuff round the world. Poland's appallingly named 'sponsoring' (a misunderstanding of the real meaning of the word) does however mean that this happens there.
Interesting that the article is based on a piece in Poland's premier newspaper,
Indeed.
People do this stuff round the world. Poland's appallingly named 'sponsoring' (a misunderstanding of the real meaning of the word) does however mean that this happens there.
jon357
6 Jan 2014
History / Communism, was it the best form of government Poland ever had? [68]
Not unusual - everywhere in Europe you will find people who vote for the left.
Who said the housing was "free". Or for that matter that any other 40 year period managed to build as much.
People with left-wing views are the traditional electorate of SLD.
Not unusual - everywhere in Europe you will find people who vote for the left.
As for "free housing"
Who said the housing was "free". Or for that matter that any other 40 year period managed to build as much.
jon357
5 Jan 2014
Love / Is it considered rude to stare ( especially at women ) in Poland? [12]
Not nearly as rude as in most English speaking countries. I and many others I've spoken to noticed that right away. There's a thread on it somewhere here.
it is rude to stare in Poland in general.
Not nearly as rude as in most English speaking countries. I and many others I've spoken to noticed that right away. There's a thread on it somewhere here.
jon357
4 Jan 2014
News / Car theft in Warsaw (the most popular cars among car thieves in Poland) [54]
No. The correct sentence would be: In Kraków, people will steal a car to order.
No. The correct sentence would be: In Kraków, people will steal a car to order.
jon357
4 Jan 2014
News / Car theft in Warsaw (the most popular cars among car thieves in Poland) [54]
Stealing to order = stealing something specific on request.
Stealing to order = stealing something specific on request.
jon357
2 Jan 2014
Food / Dr Pepper in Poland [16]
They only have the sugary kind, not diet Dr Pepper.
Keeps the dentists in work.
They only have the sugary kind, not diet Dr Pepper.
Keeps the dentists in work.
jon357
2 Jan 2014
Travel / Experiences with The Modlin Airport? [12]
Quite. Just a very poor bus service to a badly served station in Modlin village.
Quite. Just a very poor bus service to a badly served station in Modlin village.
jon357
2 Jan 2014
News / British teacher stabbed in Poland [116]
They might have provoked the driver.
Sad that someone would try to excuse killing on the grounds of where one or more of the parties came from.
They might have provoked the driver.
Sad that someone would try to excuse killing on the grounds of where one or more of the parties came from.
jon357
2 Jan 2014
Language / Best Polish Translation Website? [13]
If you just want the meaning of something they're fine.
Google is OK, but I've noticed they only do short phrases now.
If you just want the meaning of something they're fine.
Google is OK, but I've noticed they only do short phrases now.