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pawian   
1 Apr 2024
Life / Any "wet" plans for Śmigus-dyngus? [51]

listed in Oxfored

Yes, timed to ended this offed topiced drivel.

Maf and jon, what can you say about Wet Monday in Poland instead???
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
Po polsku / Polska miedzy Niemcami i Rosja. Zalety i wady. [512]

Szopen mial tylko 39 lat

Chorował na grużlicę. To była częsta przyczyna zgonów w tamtych czasach kiedy nie znali antybiotyków. Kiedy ostatnio słyszałeś żeby ktoś umarł na grużlicę w Stanach???
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
Life / Any "wet" plans for Śmigus-dyngus? [51]

"Poless" exists in the Oxford dictionary

Sorry, maf, you are saying important things but I won`t comment on them coz it would be off topic. ):):)

All in all, Polesses shall stay and nobody can stop it. It is like an avalanche. :):):)
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
News / Brilliant Poles and Polesses - presentation [65]

Short enough for you?

No, I refuse to read this one, too. Just like I would refuse to read Poloniusz`s or another poster`s like that. You have joined their team. :):):)

One sentence is my utter limit for your replies to me.

I can negotiate for two sentences because I am so benevolent and tolerant by nature but it is my last word!!!!! hahaha buhahahaha

Thank you for this educational dispute. Good night to you. :):):):)
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
Life / Jewish culture in today`s Poland [158]

Both by Jews themselves and Poles/Polesses.

Polish rememberance: The Museum of Polish Jews in Warsaw. Shame that I didn`t visit it yet.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/POLIN_Museum_of_the_History_of_Polish_Jews


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pawian   
1 Apr 2024
News / Brilliant Poles and Polesses - presentation [65]

Again a too long boring post... :(:(:( Yaaawn. You are a Gemini like me and don`t know that Geminis get bored quite soon??? :):):)
Come on. Enough of this time waste. :):):)
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
Law / Weed laws in Poland [25]

Sometimes when we discuss free topics in class, some students complain we are living in a police state coz possessing even minute quantities of soft drugs may cause serious legal problems to the owner.

In such cases I always reply: when you are old enough to take part in ballot, vote for the party which accepts soft drugs. If there isn`t one now, set it up. You live in a democratic state.

In this clever way I educate those young rascals to take responsibility for their own lives through participating in the elections. Right now it is a problem coz too many young voters refuse to show up in ballot stations.
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
Life / Any "wet" plans for Śmigus-dyngus? [51]

it is always Poles.

That`s awfully misogynist! That is why I have embarked on a cultural crusade to change it coz too many misogynist fake macho supremacists frequent this forum. You seem to be one of them. Are johhny and Novi your recently adopted gurus ??? Yuk!!!
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
Life / Any "wet" plans for Śmigus-dyngus? [51]

That translates as Poles.

Stop depending on google translate so much. You aren`t one of primary students of mine. You are making you know what of yourself. :):):)

Changes in a forward direction

Prove that Polesses isn`t forward. Ha!!! Verily I say onto you: Polesses shall be used widely worldwide in 20 years` time. Ha!!!
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
News / Brilliant Poles and Polesses - presentation [65]

I've seen more of it than you.

Impossible! You don`t display Black Madonna picture in your living room like we do!!!! I see it dozens of times every day! Ha!!!

new, original, individual art styles of artists with my own eyes

Impossible. You were daydreaming like johhny who dreams of growing veg in his garden. hahahaha

that's what the current AI art generators are doing - they're stealing.

They are imitating the style. It isn`t stealing.

Show us two pics for comparison - artist`s original creation and its AI stolen one.
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
News / Brilliant Poles and Polesses - presentation [65]

Pablo Picasso on Creativity, "Good artists copy, great artists steal.

That is why even an averagely sane, intelligent person should accept the fact that modern artists, either human or artificial, copy from other artists of today and the past. Soon we will live in the times when AI engines create new art on the basis of previous AI works.

You can`t stop it, it is unavoidable. Fighting it as useless as trying to teach a penguin to fly. :):):)
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
News / Brilliant Poles and Polesses - presentation [65]

Only lousy artists are afraid to admit obvious truth. :)):)

Pablo Picasso on Creativity, "Good artists copy, great artists steal."
This quote by Pablo Picasso was a favorite of Steve Jobs who said he "stole" the concept of the Macintosh computer from a similar device that was shown to him at Xerox's Palo Alto Research Center.

pawian   
1 Apr 2024
Life / Any "wet" plans for Śmigus-dyngus? [51]

They don't exist.

I see them every day in Poland. You are staying in Africa so you can`t. :):):)

word in English

English lives and changes. We initiate the changes. Simple. :):):)
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
News / Brilliant Poles and Polesses - presentation [65]

I've seen plenty of new, individual, original art styles in my life.

Wow! You are so perceptive! :):):)

Sorry, but no

Only lousy artists are afraid to admit obvious truth. :)):)
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
Life / Jewish culture in today`s Poland [158]

Due to Shoah/ Holocaust and later communist purges, there are very few Jews living in Poland nowadays. Still, the culture of Polish Jews is remembered. Both by Jews themselves and Poles/Polesses.

Even internationally.

Hasidim came from all over the world to pray at the grave of Tzaddik Elimelech in Leżajsk (Podkarpackie county) on Sunday on the 237th anniversary of his death. In total, up to 10,000. Jews are expected to come.

This is the second visit this year of Hasidim to the grave of Tzaddik Elimelech in Leżajsk. They first arrived at the end of February. Then, much fewer Hasidim took part in the celebrations - about 2-2.5 thousand.

Celebrating the anniversary of the death of Tzaddik Elimelech twice is related to the Jewish calendar. The tzaddik died in the month of Adar (21st day of this month according to the Hebrew calendar), which falls approximately in March. But from time to time - in leap years - Adar occurs twice, hence the Hasidic pilgrimages on two dates.

As the director of the Hasidic Foundation Leżajsk-Polska Michał Konieczny said, the first groups of Jews began to arrive on the night from Saturday to Sunday. Others arrived throughout Sunday, until the evening. They came from Europe, the USA, Canada and Israel. After the prayers ended, some of them left the city and gave way to other groups. This is due to limited accommodation options .

He added that since Thursday, a group of approximately 700 Hasidim remained in Leżajsk, who spent Shabbat here and stayed until Sunday's celebrations.

Konieczny reported that on Monday at At 12 there will be a yortiat breakfast (yortiat - death anniversary), after which the last Hasidim will leave Leżajsk.

Why do Hasidim come to Leżajsk?

Hasidim coming to Leżajsk believe that on the anniversary of his death (he died on March 11, 1787), the tzadik descends from heaven and takes to God their requests for health, prosperity for children or success at work. They write them down on pieces of paper called kwitele and leave them at the tzaddik's grave. Prayers at the tomb, the so-called the ohel is accompanied by traditional dances and singing of psalms.

Prayers and all rituals last two or three hours. After prayers, Jews eat a kosher meal, including: from properly prepared beef, fish, fruit and vegetables.

For Hasidim, Leżajsk, together with the grave of Tzaddik Elimelech, is one of the holiest places in the world. Hasidim come there not only to celebrate the anniversary of the tzaddik's death, but also to celebrate various Jewish holidays and during private pilgrimages and trips around Poland.

Elimelech was one of the three most famous tzaddikim of ancient Poland. He became famous as a healer of souls and bodies and as the most active preacher of Hasidism - a rebellious religious and mystical trend in Judaism. This movement was born in the 1730s in Ukraine and areas of south-eastern Poland. He preached that God could be served not only by fulfilling the law and prayer, but also by doing everyday duties. In 1772, the tzadik established the center of his activities in Leżajsk.

Leżajsk, inhabited by a very large Jewish community, was one of the most important centers of Hasidism in Poland until World War II. The tradition of visiting the grave of Tzaddik Elimelech of Leżajsk was revived again in the 1970s.


onet.pl/turystyka/onetpodroze/zydzi-z-calego-swiata-w-polskim-miescie-wszystko-z-jednego-powodu/lt23l0v,07640b54


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pawian   
1 Apr 2024
News / Brilliant Poles and Polesses - presentation [65]

After this inspiring debate about AI, let`s get back on topic. :):):)

I read an article which mentioned the beginnings of Polish chess master Jan Krzysztof Duda. The text featured the photo of him as a kid. Judging by his posture and facial expression, did he already realise he was going to become a chess genius??? :):):)

An interview with his coach who played for the Polish chess team:

przegladsportowy.onet.pl/szachy/polak-przezyl-szok-poczulem-uderzenie-odwracam-sie-a-to-fidel-castro/wsf9fnw


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pawian   
1 Apr 2024
News / Brilliant Poles and Polesses - presentation [65]

But we won't go without fight.

Exactly!!! Sue them all AI generator human owners! I fully support you in that. Suck them dry! :):):)

However, when you try to sue AI, remember to hire AI lawyers for that. They are true experts in the matter. hahahaha buhahaha
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
News / Brilliant Poles and Polesses - presentation [65]

AI art generators aren't capable of inventing new art styles

It is practically impossible to invent new art styles in the 21st century coz everything which could be invented has already been. Now it is only mimicking and imitation of the previously created art. So, whining about AI not being able to create sth new is completely useless.
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
Life / Any "wet" plans for Śmigus-dyngus? [51]

A non-existent thing

But Polesses are a real entity with real existence in Poland and all over the world. Calling them things you insult them.
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
News / Brilliant Poles and Polesses - presentation [65]

you read my posts anyway

Short ones. I stopped reading your longer posts long ago. I am no longer interested. :):):)

AI art generators aren't capable of inventing new art styles

Today. Tomorrow they will. Don`t underestimate AI! hahahaha

AI is going to improve this world in multiple ways. Artists shouldn`t complain coz thanks to legal action brawl, they are making a name for themselves. HA!!!
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
Life / Any "wet" plans for Śmigus-dyngus? [51]

There's a poem about that

Yes!!! And there are thousands of poems about Polesses! Do you remember even one??? :):):)

depends on the voters next time.

Exactly!!!! Polesses as voters are a force you need to respect!!!

It seems my education bears fruit in you. hahahaha
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
News / Brilliant Poles and Polesses - presentation [65]

Then you will miss out on other important points that I made.

I won`t regret it for sure. :):):)

do you also don't read articles

I read long articles written by authors who don`t abuse readers. :):):)

his art style is the most popular among users of AI art generators.

Another comment:
He became famous only because people are new to SD and just copy the same prompt and tweak it, he will slowly fade into history as people get more creative.
pawian   
1 Apr 2024
News / Brilliant Poles and Polesses - presentation [65]

The truth is that his art is equally repetitive as hundreds of other creators before him.

He mostly deals with fantasy topics like heroes and dragons. Wow! A completely new style and approach in art!!!
artstation.com/rutkowski


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pawian   
1 Apr 2024
News / Brilliant Poles and Polesses - presentation [65]

then read it in parts when you have time

No, even if I have time I won`t read it. I acquired this tradition by dealing with Poloniusz and other guys like that. You have just joined the team. :):):)

A very short summary

That`s much better. Try to use this shortened style next time when replying to me. No need to compose tedious essays. :):):)

his style was prompted in AI art generators more often than that of Picasso, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci:

Funny. You claim that certain Rutkowski created his own style which is more popular than Picasso`s and others. So why have I never heard of Rutkowski before?? Has he been already proclaimed the most influential artist of all times???? :):):)

The truth is that his art is equally repetitive as hundreds of other creators before him. Check this comment on Rutkowski with which I agree:

Whilst I sympathise with artists who may be upset about their styles being co-opted for, say, untasteful works ... I ultimately don't believe you need consent to copy another artist's style. I think it goes without saying that new artists are influenced by artists of the past - no artist creates in a vacuum. Was it wrong for artists to mimic Picasso's cubism? Or Rembrandt's romanticism? What about the artists that inspired Picasso and Rembrandt themselves, did they give consent (was it required)? It's not plagiarism since no direct work of theirs is taken - it's just influence.