aphrodisiac
28 Aug 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]
thanks, this is probably the place I was reading about. Interesting.
thanks, this is probably the place I was reading about. Interesting.
aphrodisiac
28 Aug 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]
also correct. Hey King - doesn't Greece have many almost ancient monasteries where women are not allowed today? I remember reading an article about it. I am not suggesting anything, but Greece has a well established monastery culture.
also correct. Hey King - doesn't Greece have many almost ancient monasteries where women are not allowed today? I remember reading an article about it. I am not suggesting anything, but Greece has a well established monastery culture.
aphrodisiac
28 Aug 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]
correct:)
They're doing this under a naive belief that 'God will cure' them.
correct:)
aphrodisiac
28 Aug 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]
you only speak for yourself Zet, so why would you let others to speak for you?
Nothing against gay but the gender studies ideas are loads of bullsh1t. And those lesbian feminists who try to talk on behalf of every women annoys me pretty much.
you only speak for yourself Zet, so why would you let others to speak for you?
aphrodisiac
28 Aug 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]
don't take everything so personally because you going to drive yourself crazy;).
I don't know. I just know that for some reason homosexuality for some straight people is all about sex, while the truth is that it is a life style.
It cannot be cured, since it is not an illness.
Oh so I should be the biggest homophobe from all of you! :DDD
don't take everything so personally because you going to drive yourself crazy;).
I don't know. I just know that for some reason homosexuality for some straight people is all about sex, while the truth is that it is a life style.
It cannot be cured, since it is not an illness.
aphrodisiac
28 Aug 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]
I say:0
what is the big deal with sex anyways, because this thread is about sex.
Well, chop chop, you don't want to miss your session, old boy ;)
I say:0
what is the big deal with sex anyways, because this thread is about sex.
aphrodisiac
28 Aug 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]
I think that people should have more sex. They are usually happier and don't have the inclination to cure everybody else who is having more sex then they do;)
I think that people should have more sex. They are usually happier and don't have the inclination to cure everybody else who is having more sex then they do;)
aphrodisiac
26 Aug 2010
Life / Half-naked barbers in Poland. A Haircut with a difference! [27]
one should feel for those women;)
the chicks look hot but the guys not so much.... not even a little... yuck...lol
one should feel for those women;)
aphrodisiac
26 Aug 2010
Travel / Any PRACTICAL advice for a new visitor to Warsaw? [29]
thanks Irons, I missed it. looking forward to hearing more, or this is from another thread?
(just got my computer back and it looks like I missed all the fun)
thanks Irons, I missed it. looking forward to hearing more, or this is from another thread?
(just got my computer back and it looks like I missed all the fun)
aphrodisiac
26 Aug 2010
Love / ARE POLISH WOMEN CATTY...? [75]
wasn't Paulina catty towards Seanus? That should have been a good example.
wasn't Paulina catty towards Seanus? That should have been a good example.
aphrodisiac
26 Aug 2010
Travel / Any PRACTICAL advice for a new visitor to Warsaw? [29]
so how was Poland ? Or you are still there and never coming back;)
so how was Poland ? Or you are still there and never coming back;)
aphrodisiac
24 Aug 2010
aphrodisiac
24 Aug 2010
History / Zadvir'ya - Polish Thermopiles commemorated [15]
you don't seem to prove that very well:)
Except that where ukrainians failed Poles succeeded, as always.
you don't seem to prove that very well:)
aphrodisiac
24 Aug 2010
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]
Polish women are catty, Hitler has African roots - wow.....have been away for a while since the Apple people are really taking their time this time around, so it has been down hill since last Friday. On top of that:
1. I have to use Windows
2. Cannot understand why I have ever started readinh PF in the first place, since it is so Tabloid like most of the time;)- unless is is a form of self destructive behaviour as the sole explanation.
3. the internet connection in the internet cafe is slower then Ms Snail on yoga retreat in Hawaii
I am doomed, but cleaned up the closet:)
Polish women are catty, Hitler has African roots - wow.....have been away for a while since the Apple people are really taking their time this time around, so it has been down hill since last Friday. On top of that:
1. I have to use Windows
2. Cannot understand why I have ever started readinh PF in the first place, since it is so Tabloid like most of the time;)- unless is is a form of self destructive behaviour as the sole explanation.
3. the internet connection in the internet cafe is slower then Ms Snail on yoga retreat in Hawaii
I am doomed, but cleaned up the closet:)
aphrodisiac
19 Aug 2010
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]
MG
what is so spacial about your soggy fish anyways? He?
Latest News.
The bull in Spain turned against the audience and broke loose crashing viwers during one of the bull fights today. Has anybody seen espana?
Just dropped by, my computer is being serviced and I am using Windows, which sucks a great deal.
Later............
why? You can be rude to me in English:)
MG
what is so spacial about your soggy fish anyways? He?
Latest News.
The bull in Spain turned against the audience and broke loose crashing viwers during one of the bull fights today. Has anybody seen espana?
Just dropped by, my computer is being serviced and I am using Windows, which sucks a great deal.
Later............
Learn Dutch.
why? You can be rude to me in English:)
aphrodisiac
18 Aug 2010
aphrodisiac
18 Aug 2010
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]
ha, ha.....I can handle it:)
never met a rude Dutch guy;0, serious
Note to self: Have no mercy on her today.
ha, ha.....I can handle it:)
If a Dutch guy seems rude towards you, be rude in return. It's fun.
never met a rude Dutch guy;0, serious
aphrodisiac
18 Aug 2010
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]
did I say I would not like it?
(loves anything Dutch, familiar with queer culture;)
And what makes you such a specialist, eh?
Go chasing rabbits :)
Go chasing rabbits :)
did I say I would not like it?
(loves anything Dutch, familiar with queer culture;)
aphrodisiac
18 Aug 2010
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]
that's what going out for a beer with 2 Duch guys would be: confusing and lonely adventure, since they would be bickering like two queers on coffee withdrawal.
PS. They are two different people.
If you are he and he is you then who the Fek is the walrus?
Confused of Piddletrenthide
Confused of Piddletrenthide
that's what going out for a beer with 2 Duch guys would be: confusing and lonely adventure, since they would be bickering like two queers on coffee withdrawal.
PS. They are two different people.
aphrodisiac
17 Aug 2010
Food / Traditional Polish meal for my Polish boyfriend in the US? [71]
lol
one eats is sparingly and that is the secret:).
Eat enough of it and you'll be on your way sooner than later. :)
lol
one eats is sparingly and that is the secret:).
aphrodisiac
17 Aug 2010
Food / Traditional Polish meal for my Polish boyfriend in the US? [71]
smalec is heaven.
I won't even go into smalec.
smalec is heaven.
aphrodisiac
17 Aug 2010
Life / WOULD YOU MOVE BACK TO POLAND IF.... [73]
more then likely:)
jazz, classical music and sometimes flamenco, but my favs are African drums. I have also been to a couple of Native Indian Pow wows.
Maybe they got lots of dough?
more then likely:)
What's your ethnic background?
jazz, classical music and sometimes flamenco, but my favs are African drums. I have also been to a couple of Native Indian Pow wows.
aphrodisiac
17 Aug 2010
Life / WOULD YOU MOVE BACK TO POLAND IF.... [73]
spare me the BS please, you obviously missed the history of Canada class. Ha, ha, ha.........
NO, but I am suggesting that you address your paranoia with the professional or find a real goal in life.
How come in Toronto the Canadian banks have Chinese signs on the banking machines?
spare me the BS please, you obviously missed the history of Canada class. Ha, ha, ha.........
Lastly, I hope nobody on here is suggesting that it would be ok for the white race to gradually die out as that would be extremely hypocritical and racist of all.
NO, but I am suggesting that you address your paranoia with the professional or find a real goal in life.
aphrodisiac
16 Aug 2010
Life / WOULD YOU MOVE BACK TO POLAND IF.... [73]
I used to wear pajamas in Poland when I was shopping for milk in the morning. True.
Most of my family does not mix with other cultures, but for me it is like living in a getto. I feel comfortable in Toronto.
Should I feel comfy living in a majority muslim neighborhood too, where everyone wears their pyjamas outdoors?
I used to wear pajamas in Poland when I was shopping for milk in the morning. True.
Most of my family does not mix with other cultures, but for me it is like living in a getto. I feel comfortable in Toronto.
aphrodisiac
16 Aug 2010
Study / Polish schools and Polish educational system level in your eyes [135]
then we have different experiences and I don't think that the "obsessed" prof of Microeconomics is a good example of a fair prof, conservative is not something I get along with well, since he was abusing his power. Being too harsh is not good teaching in my opinion. Being fair on the other hand is. This is precisely what I meant by profs abusing their power, or making their subject more important then other subjects. I did not study at the high ranking uni in Poland, but even if I did, I would still have a problem with some profs, such as the Microeconomy one, because his attitude would be not something I would appreciate.
wrong. The subject should be taught to students, so that most of them would pass, otherwise they should not be there at all in a first place. We had no bonus terms and were greatly discouraged from postponing the dates of exams, no "poprawkowy" since one is accessed on how one performs and passes tests during the semester and it all adds up to the mark. I can see that is is a different system all together. I still think that the Canadian one is more fair. If you work hard and study hard, you pass. If you fail, you only repeat that particular subject not the whole major, like it is with certain majors in Poland. Waste of time in my opinion.
then we have different experiences and I don't think that the "obsessed" prof of Microeconomics is a good example of a fair prof, conservative is not something I get along with well, since he was abusing his power. Being too harsh is not good teaching in my opinion. Being fair on the other hand is. This is precisely what I meant by profs abusing their power, or making their subject more important then other subjects. I did not study at the high ranking uni in Poland, but even if I did, I would still have a problem with some profs, such as the Microeconomy one, because his attitude would be not something I would appreciate.
I think a bigger problem would be if there was no "poprawkowy" than if there is. "Poprawkowy" is generally only one bonus date of exam (it's not like you try the exam infinity times, and even if the uni allows more dates
wrong. The subject should be taught to students, so that most of them would pass, otherwise they should not be there at all in a first place. We had no bonus terms and were greatly discouraged from postponing the dates of exams, no "poprawkowy" since one is accessed on how one performs and passes tests during the semester and it all adds up to the mark. I can see that is is a different system all together. I still think that the Canadian one is more fair. If you work hard and study hard, you pass. If you fail, you only repeat that particular subject not the whole major, like it is with certain majors in Poland. Waste of time in my opinion.
aphrodisiac
16 Aug 2010
UK, Ireland / The slow, whiny death of British Christianity [86]
why, I am not in the US, Canada does not have such newborn wave of religion, we pray in nature:)
no, it does not. It is still your choice to manage your sexual desires or think on your own.
With consequences of course that you might be not accepted in certain circles or you are breaking the rules of conduct of a particular group, but this is something you need to make peace with.
my control? I am not trying to control anybody. I am just making an educated observation that religion can be a tool to control the society.
I was speaking in general terms Arien:), not about what I believe. If you are an adult, you make your choices and there is no need to feel pressured by any religious groups.
I was merely speaking in general terms about what I have learnt about the role of religion in a society, but I think that my point of view is not emotional enough for you at the moment. As for rapes, they have nothing to do with religion (mind you Christians raped many non- CHristian women during the colonial times), but with the inferior position assumed by some males who rape women. Rape is all about regaining control, nothing to do with religion.
fair enough. I like the rational approach :).
My condolences.
why, I am not in the US, Canada does not have such newborn wave of religion, we pray in nature:)
In my opinion it surpresses some basic human needs. It condemns sexual desires and stigmatizes people who happen to have a mind of their own.
no, it does not. It is still your choice to manage your sexual desires or think on your own.
With consequences of course that you might be not accepted in certain circles or you are breaking the rules of conduct of a particular group, but this is something you need to make peace with.
We don't need your control.
my control? I am not trying to control anybody. I am just making an educated observation that religion can be a tool to control the society.
We don't need your guidance, because we're adults who can think for themselves. We don't need your hope, because we aren't afraid of your non-existing Boogieman. We belong in our country, and we all share the same blood.
I was speaking in general terms Arien:), not about what I believe. If you are an adult, you make your choices and there is no need to feel pressured by any religious groups.
I was merely speaking in general terms about what I have learnt about the role of religion in a society, but I think that my point of view is not emotional enough for you at the moment. As for rapes, they have nothing to do with religion (mind you Christians raped many non- CHristian women during the colonial times), but with the inferior position assumed by some males who rape women. Rape is all about regaining control, nothing to do with religion.
I guess I'll politely decline.
fair enough. I like the rational approach :).
aphrodisiac
16 Aug 2010
USA, Canada / Life in Poland as a Polish heritage American [3]
I think that it depends on the particular group of people and it you are a friendly chap and the class is a friendly group of people, you will be all right.
Fitting in at all costs is probably not the way to go about it. be yourself and don't try to compromise your own American values in order to fit in. You also have something to offer to them. I would look at it from that point of view:).
Forum posters are not the reflection of the Polish society. If you are interested in your Polish heritage then taht will be the opportunity for you to experience it and compare the reality with what people write on forums:)
Good luck and enjoy yourself:)
Will I ever be seen as "one of us" by the classmates or will I always be looked at as the amercan exchange student.
I think that it depends on the particular group of people and it you are a friendly chap and the class is a friendly group of people, you will be all right.
Fitting in at all costs is probably not the way to go about it. be yourself and don't try to compromise your own American values in order to fit in. You also have something to offer to them. I would look at it from that point of view:).
Forum posters are not the reflection of the Polish society. If you are interested in your Polish heritage then taht will be the opportunity for you to experience it and compare the reality with what people write on forums:)
Good luck and enjoy yourself:)
aphrodisiac
16 Aug 2010
aphrodisiac
16 Aug 2010
Life / WOULD YOU MOVE BACK TO POLAND IF.... [73]
or lack of work ethics. I think that Chinese are one of the most hard working nationalities and I know enough of them to say that it is grounded in reality.
you might be right. Also, recently the Chinese have made such progress that it is very visible within the white society and world wide. The only stores which are open earlier then anybody else are Chinese owned stores in the morning.
or lack of work ethics. I think that Chinese are one of the most hard working nationalities and I know enough of them to say that it is grounded in reality.
it seems that some people feel threatened by other races only because of their own mediocrity and low self-esteem...
you might be right. Also, recently the Chinese have made such progress that it is very visible within the white society and world wide. The only stores which are open earlier then anybody else are Chinese owned stores in the morning.
aphrodisiac
16 Aug 2010
Study / Polish schools and Polish educational system level in your eyes [135]
I started in post- communist Poland and transfered to finish studies in Canada. Poland was way to easy unlike the Canadian uni. If I compare Canadian profs to Polish, there is a big difference in a sense that Canadian profs are serious about their work, Polish on the other hand are soften not that demanding and often don't asses students on knowledge alone. Somehow I got the impression that they are willing to abuse the power they hold - that is NOT an education for me, since that indicates the lack of respect for the student, which I never encountered in Canada - just the opposite.
that is the same in Canada, first 2 years are for weeding out the unfit students, what I had in mind was the part-time(zaoczny) system at Polish unis, which is a big source of income, but does not compare when it comes to the quality of education of the full time (dzienny). Also, one cannot cheat in Canada and once you fail an exam, it is over, while in Poland one can negotiate with the prof and have "poprawkowy" - this is unheard of here. This way when the student starts a semester he has to work right from the beginning, otherwise he will never catch up.
I was not aware of that.
I am talking about later in the game - the last 10 years. I believe that the underpaid profs take advantage of the improved possibilities of making cash and they are often hired by semi -private unis, which often have not earned a reputation, because they have not been on the market for a long time. There are still good unis in Poland, but not too many. Warsaw, Wrocalw, Pozan, Gdansk, Lublin and Krakow with a long traditions, but there are also many with poor quality.
Have you ever studied in Poland (during the communism or now)?
I started in post- communist Poland and transfered to finish studies in Canada. Poland was way to easy unlike the Canadian uni. If I compare Canadian profs to Polish, there is a big difference in a sense that Canadian profs are serious about their work, Polish on the other hand are soften not that demanding and often don't asses students on knowledge alone. Somehow I got the impression that they are willing to abuse the power they hold - that is NOT an education for me, since that indicates the lack of respect for the student, which I never encountered in Canada - just the opposite.
True, but there is a very big selection during the first year of studies and most often less than half of the initial number of students finish their studies.
that is the same in Canada, first 2 years are for weeding out the unfit students, what I had in mind was the part-time(zaoczny) system at Polish unis, which is a big source of income, but does not compare when it comes to the quality of education of the full time (dzienny). Also, one cannot cheat in Canada and once you fail an exam, it is over, while in Poland one can negotiate with the prof and have "poprawkowy" - this is unheard of here. This way when the student starts a semester he has to work right from the beginning, otherwise he will never catch up.
You need your abitur (matura more or less), but even that's not really needed anymore depending on the circumstances. The path doesn't matter anymore. The gymnasium route was relevant 30 years ago.
I was not aware of that.
The second had more impact than the first. You actually had to want to learn in order to go to uni.
I would agree to certain degree. Getting into uni was almost impossible, because one had to write exams, which results of often did not reflect their high school scores, which for me did not make sense. [quote=convex]Not sure that I can agree with you there 100%. Maybe late in the game when they became cash strapped.
I would agree to certain degree. Getting into uni was almost impossible, because one had to write exams, which results of often did not reflect their high school scores, which for me did not make sense. [quote=convex]Not sure that I can agree with you there 100%. Maybe late in the game when they became cash strapped.
I am talking about later in the game - the last 10 years. I believe that the underpaid profs take advantage of the improved possibilities of making cash and they are often hired by semi -private unis, which often have not earned a reputation, because they have not been on the market for a long time. There are still good unis in Poland, but not too many. Warsaw, Wrocalw, Pozan, Gdansk, Lublin and Krakow with a long traditions, but there are also many with poor quality.