Feedback / Member warning system to prevent abuse / spam / off-topic posts [145]

But the point is, there is a well document thread about the warning codes. What could be more simple than looking up the code yourself, to see what you have received the warning for?

Feedback / Sad news today of the passing of a member of our site (Avalon) [16]

Very sad news indeed. He was a top bloke and would give help to anyone if he could. I remember he sent me many photos of a project he had done in Poland (from start to finish) when I asked a question in a thread, about buildings in Poland, many years ago.

It also transpired that he use to live only 3 miles away from me when he had his business in the UK, but unfortunately our paths never crossed. This also comes as a big shock as he was posting on PF just a couple of months ago. My condolences to family and friends.

RIP Avalon

Language / English-Polish tests [23]


But in this case it's just a quiz, and you can only use the answers already set out at the top of the page. Mieszkać the verb (to live) is the perfect fit. It is much harder translating English into Polish and sometimes it doesn't appear to be exact. Could be the same for Polish people translating into English. I had a look at test e-85, and from the index changed the language to Polish into English, and it only took me a couple of minutes to complete the test. Although the answers were grammatically correct, I felt there could have been a better/different choice, which would make the answers seem more natural.

Love / Wedding in Poland's Pałac w Ostromecku! [6]

There might be some good advice in this thread https://polishforums.com/life/poland-wedding-like-668/

News / Poland Sports News [981]


Which reminds me..What do you call a group of 23 men watching Euro16? Answer..the Scottish national football team;) Poland will improve as the first game is usually tough one, as both teams don't want to lose at all costs, and get off to a good start.

News / How will BREXIT affect the immigrants in UK and Poland. [1114]

From the UK point of view, it will take a minimum of two years to leave the EU, so nothing will change much in this period.

News / How will BREXIT affect the immigrants in UK and Poland. [1114]


According to the BBC "The process to take the UK out of the European Union starts with invoking Article 50 and will take at least two years from that point" Leave campaigners have said there is no need to trigger Article 50 immediately, and the trigger point could be long after David Cameron steps down in October. Truth is no one is sure how long it will take, but it is not going to happen anytime soon.

Feedback / Multiple usernames, accounts and privacy of the user [112]

Like someone said, we need concrete proof not the hunch of some amateur detectives.
Smurf please learn to create a thread in the correct place, the 'Life' forum is not correct in any form.
Smurf,Rozumiemnic and Dreamergirl please don't post off topic comments in the main forums, next time there will be warnings on your profile with a view to a suspension.

Feedback / Multiple usernames, accounts and privacy of the user [112]


Well first of all you have no proof that it is him, and secondly don't you think out of 7 billion people in the world, at least one other person could have the same views as him.

It still doesn't add up, he has faced all his peers on here with his usual username, why should he choose to hide under another? Don't rule out another member trying to impersonate him either. Let's see how it pans out first before being judge and jury.


Feedback was the correct place. You asked questions, were you not expecting any feedback?
The life forum is about life in Poland not about forum members, unless they have a question about Poland.


I personally think it is better without a few other ex members as well.

Feedback / Multiple usernames, accounts and privacy of the user [112]


Remember just lately you accused another member(falsely) of being a rouge quest, was that obvious too?


I'm not making excuses, but he may not have seen the thread if it's not one he regularly visits or has no interest in.

Feedback / Multiple usernames, accounts and privacy of the user [112]


Can you point me to the post where he admitted it? As far as I can remember he had all of his registered usernames suspended as soon as we had proof that he used a certain isp before. He also used many quest names, and you should know that it's very hard to suspend a quest, if not impossible.

Quests who come on here to troll are hard to control because if you block them, they will be back with another proxy and it doesn't make sense to block half of the ip's in the world.


Pol3 profile warnings is something other members can't see, but I can tell you now that no one on here is "too big" to get a lifetime suspension. If this other member is him, then he hasn't started calling other members foul names or personal insults, which as the forums seem peaceful this last week or so, there is no need for concern. At the end of the day, we need better proof than other member haunches, and I/we won't block a member or quest, if he or she is here to join in discussions about Polish matters.


I think you had the benefit of the doubt on that one, and shows we will try our best to stop trolls conning other members, and stop them if we can.

Language / Spelling of a Polish name? [38]

Sounds like Włodzisław or something very similar.

Language / Spelling of a Polish name? [38]

AFAIK it's a first name, maybe not too common.

Feedback / Threads about Muslims to be automatically in Off-Topic? [20]


Admin has already created a thread in the off topic for this very subject
polishforums.com/off-topic/discuss-muslims-jews-buddhist-christians-77767

Posters should keep their comments to this thread unless it is related to Poland directly . Personally I belive the forums would be much better if you and your two mates would stop baiting other members and call a truce. The random chat thread has been a disgrace lately with comments about sexual orientation and child abuse,really low life stuff. The worst part is this had happened since you have been allowed back, much the same as the last time you were supended.

Admin will read your proposal when he finds time.

UK, Ireland / Mobile phone - where to buy it in the UK? [5]

Not sure how we got from mobile phones to plumbing? Most big home stores like Homebase, B&Q and Wickes etc. will all have parts for showers and taps/ faucets. For a specialist check out if you have a local branch of the "Plumb center" near you.

News / Is pro-opposition Open Dialogue Foundation a cover for Russian interests [99]


I warned you before, don't bring my name up on threads in the public forums. These threads are about Poland and not about me! There are official in threads Feedback for slating moderators so don't use the public forums which are meant to be Poland related. This happened last week in on of your post on the main forums too which I overlooked. Take this as a final warning and don't rule out that I might give you a month out to refresh your memory sometime later today.

Classifieds / Random Classifieds Ads Poland [261]

Might be a good idea to let any potential builder know which city, town or country you reside. Some builders might not bother "pricing" if long distance travel is involved.

Feedback / Please do not quote excessively [118]

If a post has been merged to another similar thread it will clearly say "merged". I have never seen two posts merged together so this must be an error or bug

Feedback / How to reply to a thread on this website? [28]


Hopefully you have managed to fix this issue. As someone has already said in a previous post it could be a browser fault, try a different one and also try a "hard refresh" to see if it makes any difference.

Feedback / Suggestions by members to make PF more user friendly and entertaining. [81]


If you had posts in random chat and it was cleaned up, or some posts were moved to our archive website, then these would be removed from your post count.

Off-Topic / Spelling, grammar and punctuation task in English [12]


To give a "wide berth" usually means to keep a distance from somebody or something.

Off-Topic / Our new linguistic acquisitions from the Polish forums [178]


It's one of those slang words with a double meaning. When used in British English, 98% of the time it is used in a "moron, idiot" context.

Off-Topic / DO YOU WEAR A MASK? [49]


It could be argued that people who do wear masks help protect people like you from catching the virus. A mask would reduce the distance droplets travel when someone coughs or sneezes. Many states in the USA are having Covid 19 surges, could this be down to all those mass gatherings a couple of weeks ago, where many people could be seen without masks? If this could be part of the reason then I wouldn't be surprised if the UK get some more surges in the next couple of weeks as well.

Feedback / Why are people who can't be bothered to register allowed to post or start new threads? [50]

@Lenka
Could you say which thread it is, and what is the message you get?

Feedback / Why are people who can't be bothered to register allowed to post or start new threads? [50]


This problem is beyond my scope and it is best if Admin answers this one. One thing I do know is, to be very careful when using public wifi, they are not very safe and there may be all kind of unscrupulous people trying to steal your details. Try to use private wifi if possible.

Feedback / Polish forums members - please stop being agressive and dishonest. What a waste of potential. [48]

Good Morning Ironside. Did you sleep well?

There are no plans to suspend you at the moment, and you can post whatever you like, as long as it is non-abusive and is in the correct thread. Oh and it would help if it is Polish related.


Fair play, but don't come running to us if your screen goes blank ;)

Feedback / Polish forums members - please stop being agressive and dishonest. What a waste of potential. [48]

You seem to have a fixation about gay threads and gay men lately johnny?


I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not gay. Have a nice word with jon and ask if one of his single friends wants a pen friend.


The reason these sort of threads get closed, is because they always end up going off-topic with abuse, and derogatory language towards other members. It happens every time without fail. The forum may be based in the USA but there are rules laid out for members, read rule #3 in full.


You claim to have freedom of speech, but do you? Try going up to one of those black guys who's burning down your cities every night, and say stop doing this you moron! Pick one of the biggest guys you can see. Let us know how you get on.

Language / Polish gravestone translation [45]


Please post your question and someone will try to answer if they know the answer.

Travel / Travel to Poland from the UK? (COVID time) [50]


With the new variant virus getting out of control in the UK, and new cases at a record high, what makes you think Poland (or any other country) will welcome travellers from London, in just over a week's time?


Not sure if missing your girlfriend is a valid reason. Let us know how it works out for you.

Travel / Travel to Poland from the UK? (COVID time) [50]


I agree with you 100%. The UK is only 36 hours away from leaving the EU, there might be new updated information for travellers on the 1st of Jan. Maybe you will be able to pay for a covid test to prove you are negative on the day of travel. Just keep checking the government website. At the moment, they say "anyone living in tier 4 should not travel abroad"