Work / Master's degree and job opportunities in Poland [7]

Yes. It is possible. Have a look at the MBA programmes offered by PAN (the Polish Academy of Sciences). They are modular, can be done over time and have some very interesting options.

Food / Powidła - Poland's versatile plum butter [19]

Powidła. Very easy to make at home.

UK, Ireland / No Poles Allowed! - Latest Polonophobic Outrage Out of Britain [660]


he's actually an anti-discrimination activist, everything that the 'ONR' hate...

Law / Laws regarding suing the police and their operatives in Warsaw [4]


So it was probably a while ago. Did you get an 'obdukcja'?

News / No Jews allowed! Latest anti-semitic outrage out of Poland [21]


Is he still in prison?

News / Poland's Party of Law and Justice (PiS) reconstruction [38]


Plus of course they seem determined to alienate. There are some very awkward characters in that regime.

News / Poland's Party of Law and Justice (PiS) reconstruction [38]


Same here, just like last time, electorally toxic. Unfortunately his health is poor and allegedly worsening fast.

Love / I dont get why you guys think are too young for sex even though aoc in Poland is ok [40]


There's something in this.


I think that speaking to the right counsellor could help him feel happy about who he is and where he's going in life. I suspect underneath it all there's a really nice person waiting for the chance to come out.


One guy I know in Poland (early 30s, has a doctorate, good looking and a nice guy) only likes ladies over 55, sometimes quite a lot older. Different strokes for different folks.

Genealogy / Slavs are descendants of Sarmatians? [600]


This is true, in Cuba.

Hard to figure how this relates to the rather romantic Eighteenth Century theory of Sarmatian descent.

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]


Have you though of moving there?

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]


And it's a fair description of the tone of your comments in this thread which is fast drifting off topic.

And meanwhile, Polanski gets closer to the grave without either serving the sentence that awaits him in California or facing trial for the allegations from the second complainant.

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]


Actually, Roz, you leapt in with that one rather quickly. You may be or may not be drunk - only you can know, however tonight you're certainly behaving with little restraint or common sense.

Sad when we're discussing such a serious issue as Roman Polanski's crime and the problem of the young man who wants to make a website with illegal images.

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]


The only 'Savile supporters' I know of are his former secretary and another lady who knew him..


Most people use exactly that phrase when discussing that wretched topic.


Probably because there is in fact nothing to say.

Best not post online when tired and emotional, Roz.

Have a nice night.

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]


'which ones exactly"? I'm surprised you don't know that complainants (even if their complaints are dismissed due to cintradictory evidence) are guaranteed lifelong anonymity. Nevertheless, the matter has been fairly well publicised, not least by the number of complainants inflating the share value of Slater & Gordon which then plummeted when it turned out they had fewer clients than they'd originally hoped.


Indeed. You're just going to say bizarre things like: "the UK govt is largely made up of child abusers and their apologists".

Most likely you can't "name names" because there's nothing to say.

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]


Perhaps you can name a current member of the government who fits that description?


Some of his complainants (in 4 figures, when did he find the time?) certainly were and admitted this when questioned.

In Polanski's case, there's no doubt - he admitted guilt in one case and has remained largely silent on the other case.

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]


Pleased to hear it.


No it isn't.

And yes, Roman Polanski would be arrested and extradited back to the US if he entered the UK. This is why he does not go there.

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]


Now now Roz, no need to try and pick fights. Who are "we"? The country, that's who, and the legal system which responds favourably to extradition requests from the UK. This is why Polanski does not visit (or even change planes in) the UK..


No it isn't.

Sometimes it's better not to write things online when you've had a few.

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]

Polanski isn't going to do that if he can help it. He won't even visit Britain because he knows we'd have him on a plane back to California.

News / Confessions of a paid hater / troll in Poland [42]

Twice no :-D

It would perhaps be better for you to concentrate on things you know about. Obviously that would hugely limit the subjects you post on, however should you want to expand that, you might have a look at the Polish Radio website, particularly the interview today with the person who has set up a troll organisation, like a cheaper and lower-quality version of Putin's. It's quite enlightening.

News / Confessions of a paid hater / troll in Poland [42]


You did today. Here:


The interview was in a PiS-controlled government-owned publication.

So there...

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]

They're usually pretty up-to-date and on this issue they're quite sensitive to nuances in language.

Having said that, you and I discussing the latest terminology doesn't help either the young guy who obviously has a lot of behavioural and emotional problems or the teenagers who are at risk from his potential offending.

I really do think he needs to speak to someone, perhaps a counsellor, but am not sure who would be the best to help him. He should certainly address this sooner rather than later before some kid gets hurt. I suspect those around him would be pretty upset too. The tone and type of his posts on this and other subjects suggest poor mental health and in Poland there are fairly good services (at least in Warsaw and other cities) to support people who have mental health crises. Unfortunately it often tends to be done on an inpatient basis - he would probably prefer it otherwise. A stitch in time saves nine.

Underneath it all, he could be a nice guy. Unfortunately he seems determined to present as something else.

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]

Google it Roz (or given the subject, perhaps better not)


The guardian used it this week. 'Images of child abuse' is in my opinion a better term, however the former is more common

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]


Roz, that is the term in use. You may not like it, I may not like it, however it's whay people say.


It seems you're the one who's trying to argue here (late in your time zone...) however it does not help the abused children who are depicted in child pornography of the type that the guy here keeps annoying us by posting about.

News / Confessions of a paid hater / troll in Poland [42]

Well, Wulky, that's a really enlightened comment. Glad you think that PiS supply 'fake news' through state-owned publications though. Even very.

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]


It's both, Roz. On the part of those who watch/look at/disseminate it, it's child pornography. On the part of those who watch it, it's child abuse. Child pornography is an unpleasant but accepted term.


This is a bit of a theme with this guy's posts, isn't it. I suspect there are some very serious underlying issues here, sadly.

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]

The two are not mutually exclusive, Roz. Above all, it's vile. That and dismal to read about here.

News / Roman Polanski accused of unlawful sex with a minor [403]


Illegal.


Best not to do it. Find a new hobby that doesn't involve child pornography.

News / Confessions of a paid hater / troll in Poland [42]

Looks like you failed to read today's interview with the woman who runs it.

News / Confessions of a paid hater / troll in Poland [42]

Of course you didn't know, since you just made it up as usual.

The use of troll armies in PL is well enough publicised and fairly overt. With the new one, I don't think the woman who set it up even pays them. She just gives her shills a (probably virtual) gold star.

Work / Cost of living Warsaw, Poland for family of 2+1 (7 month baby) [13]


1. You will find the suburbs cheaper and nicer. The area you mentioned is one of the most expensive areas in the city. Public transport is clean, fast and cheap, so no need to live very near your work.

2. Groceries and eating out are not expensive in Warsaw.
3. This will certainly keep your expenses down.


Yes, however it helps if she is well qualified/experienced and/or has a skill that is in demand.

Good luck, I hope you enjoy settling in Poland.