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Post by Bonobo on Apr 8, 2008 20:39:36 GMT 1
thanks for your reply jeanne but as a small group we can get to know each other and trust each other this is asmall group i like it from this stage we know who is who Yes, I definitely agree! When I was on a larger forum I was mostly just an observer, but in this format I find myself posting more because I enjoy it more. I have often wondered about my reasons to participate in forums. I have known them already. Now I am wondering about other people`s reasons. Are they the same as mine? My adventure started exactly 3 years ago. There was a diplomatic scandal between Poland and Russia after Polish authorities in Warsaw had named a roundabout after Dudayev, Chechen President, assassinated by Russians as a terrorist. Dudayev and all Chechens then were considered freedom fighters while Russians had a very bad publicity as occupiers and invaders. I wanted to discuss those things in some Russian forum. After some googling I found a Russian forum where fans of Russia and Russians exchenaged their views. I dragonentered their site and caused incredible havoc with my views. hahahahaahahahaha For two years my main opponent was a very intelligent Russian woman who instantly found adequate replies to my arguments. I still wonder if she was a real person or if her posts were a collective produce of several guys from influence and PR teams sponsored by Russian government. She was cold and logical, and made only a few silly blunders during those 3 years. What did we discuss about? Or more appropriately, what did we battle about? I was Borys there. And I certainly liked provocations hahahahaha Some threads Poland has gone ape! forums.delphiforums.com/motherrus/messages?msg=7496.1About Soviet Russian participation in the war and their initial cooperation with Hitler forums.delphiforums.com/motherrus/messages?msg=7701.1Polish Jewish relations forums.delphiforums.com/motherrus/messages?msg=9074.1Soviet Union should have been preserved forums.delphiforums.com/motherrus/messages?msg=8817.1Communism and fascism forums.delphiforums.com/motherrus/messages?msg=8763.1About Stanisław Lem forums.delphiforums.com/motherrus/messages?msg=8767.1And of course Katyn Massacre forums.delphiforums.com/motherrus/messages?msg=7604.1Forgive me this long list but I have already said that I am sentimental with it i can refresh nice memories. The participation in the Russian forum cost me a lot of time and thinking but I don`t regret. It came abruptly to an end after two years. I suppose the Russian government decided to send the clever woman to another job/position. I remember the time spent there as very emotional and a bit unstable, yet very fruitful. I revised many facts from history and improved my English considerably. Comparing my experience now and then, it was like going through adolescence while now I have reached maturity. hahahahaha What are your reasons? |
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Post by jeanne on Apr 10, 2008 1:53:13 GMT 1
About 3 years ago, because of my interest in things Polish, I would search the internet looking for items related to Poland that would increase my knowledge. One of my favorite sites was a webcam of Main Square in Krakow. I really enjoyed that window to Poland and viewing the activities there and the weather, etc. Since I enjoyed that webcam so much I searched for others in Poland. That led me to a webcam of a nest of white storks in Poland. (I'm also a bird watcher!) That particular webcam had an accompanying forum and I noticed that one of the members of the English language forum listed in her profile a website of Polish culture. Naturally I investigated, and I found that the Polish Culture website had a forum. I had never participated in a forum before, but started reading and occasionally posting. I mostly enjoyed the postings relating to Polish customs, genealogy, etc. and also I was able to have my questions answered as to what was going on in Krakow's Main Square as seen on the webcam (my original favorite site). Also of great interest on that forum were photos of Poland and the accompanying commentary provided by a member who went by the name of Pawian... After a while some members of that forum started calling each other names, etc.... and the once friendly atmosphere spiraled downward.
This forum seems like a nice, fresh start, containing all the good benefits I formerly found on the other forum, but without the name-calling (so far, anyway).
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Post by Bonobo on Apr 10, 2008 20:27:41 GMT 1
About 3 years ago, because of my interest in things Polish, I would search the internet looking for items related to Poland that would increase my knowledge. One of my favorite sites was a webcam of Main Square in Krakow. I really enjoyed that window to Poland and viewing the activities there and the weather, etc. You must have been a real lover of Polish stuff already then, because I saw that camera view and it was so bad! I mean ugly. hahahahaha Wow, I respect it though I cannot understand people`s fascination with birds hahahaha Reptiles are by far more fascinating and they can be handled easily.  OK, what kind of bird is it?   And this?  Pawian... mmmmmm...... Pawian... mmmmm.. Strange nick. I haven`t heard such before. Which insane guy would adopt it? I associate it with apes, the ones which are extremely malicious and savage. Just wait for another nationalist attack! hahahahahahaha |
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Post by jeanne on Apr 11, 2008 23:55:33 GMT 1
You must have been a real lover of Polish stuff already then, because I saw that camera view and it was so bad! I mean ugly. hahahahaha Are we talking about the same webcam? (www.krakow.pl)? I thought it was the best I had seen and they have since revamped it and made it even better. I can't agree there. Birds are way more interesting than reptiles. There are many more species and just the fact that they can fly makes their habits more incredible and fascinating (long migrations, etc.) Since there are differing species of birds between Europe and the US, I am not familiar with some species seen in Poland. The first photo of the bird clinging to the wall is difficult to identify because the light is poor. The second picture is what we call here a chickadee. We have 3 different kinds of chickadees in the US; Black-capped, Carolina and Boreal. The third photo is some kind of hawk, too high for me to identify. How'd I do? By the way, what is a bonobo? I can't find it in my Polish dictionary. |
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Post by Bonobo on Apr 12, 2008 21:21:52 GMT 1
Are we talking about the same webcam? (www.krakow.pl)? I thought it was the best I had seen and they have since revamped it and made it even better. Yes, that`s it. www.krakow.pl/kamera/rynek2/index.phpinfo.cyf-kr.edu.pl:8080/kamery/rynek2/rynek.jpgBut it doesn`t impress me at all. I am almost sure I have made my opinion on all web cams: I think I hate them! hahahahaha The view is so ugly that I can`t bear it. It is probably because as a resident of Krakow I have seen much prettier views of the city. Most birds are too gentle. I am fascinated with evil reptiles. hahahaha Hmm, I didn`t know that cicaddas are birds? hahahaha But I believe in everything what you say. I am not an expert - I know two dozen basic birds in both languags and that is enough. Hen - kura Duck - kaczka hahahaha Bonobo is a mild thoughful creature which inhabits this planet. |
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Post by jeanne on Apr 13, 2008 2:08:33 GMT 1
But it doesn`t impress me at all. I am almost sure I have made my opinion on all web cams: I think I hate them! hahahahaha The view is so ugly that I can`t bear it. It is probably because as a resident of Krakow I have seen much prettier views of the city. Well, it's the ONLY view I've had, so I still like it! I need more of a clue than just that... |
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Post by locopolaco on Apr 24, 2008 22:29:24 GMT 1
besides PL related forii i also post on a few car/truck related ones. i started with vehicle ones looking for advice on issues i was having.
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Post by Bonobo on Apr 25, 2008 12:14:19 GMT 1
besides PL related forii i also post on a few car/truck related ones. i started with vehicle ones looking for advice on issues i was having. You mean your regular car or some vintage, retro one? PS. I have posted a few times in regular car site to consult other drivers. In the case of water dripping inside my car they helped me, in another (gear selection cords) they weren`t able to. |
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Post by locopolaco on Apr 25, 2008 16:00:27 GMT 1
well, i have several cars thus several forums. i am mainly on 4x4 related boards and mercedes ones. the benz is old but not really a classic/collector but it's from my childhood times and i like it.
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Post by valpomike on Apr 25, 2008 16:50:15 GMT 1
I have a Benz, CLK320 and love it. One of my best cars.
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Post by locopolaco on Apr 25, 2008 17:00:40 GMT 1
mine is a '72 250. ;D
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Post by valpomike on Apr 25, 2008 17:05:02 GMT 1
What model?
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Post by locopolaco on Apr 26, 2008 7:38:49 GMT 1
250 is the model.. w114 which is basically the same as w115.
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Post by valpomike on Apr 26, 2008 14:42:14 GMT 1
Read and answer you mail.
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Post by Bonobo on Apr 28, 2008 20:31:22 GMT 1
Wow, it is almost a vintage car today! |
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Post by PinkDreams on May 7, 2008 23:16:40 GMT 1
I suppose people take part in forums because they are looking for information and other people's opinions. I have, for a while, been a member of my local sports team's forum. However, this was soon taken over by so-called "experts" and you couldn't say anything without someone batting you down. So now I read only. Although, a change of moderators has recently helped. I first looked for Polish websites a couple of years ago. As you all know, the UK has become home for a vast amount of Polish people and in a short period of time I became friends with three or four Polish people and we became good friends. However, I felt at the time I didn't know enough about Poland or it's cultures, politics etc and I didn't feel I should constantly badger my friends for information (even though when I did ask, they always obliged to answer without complaint) so I decided to boost my knowledge and did a Google search, this brought up many forums and websites and I became a member of a few. Previously I never had time for forums and didn't really think much of them but since I have joined a few Polish forums I realise how helpful they can be and I enjoy widening my knowledge and, of course, meeting new people, even if it is only online.  |
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Post by Bonobo on May 7, 2008 23:57:05 GMT 1
I suppose people take part in forums because they are looking for information and other people's opinions. Yes, it is agood reason. But, going under the surface, isn`t it also so that we participate in forums to fight the vague of feeling of loneliness that comes over us from time to time?  yes, moderators can spoil a lot. You have seen many aspects of Polish culture so far. I suppose it it must look exotic to you but not as exotic as some Indian or African culture. hahahaha Hmm, did you ever have a Polish boyfriend?  ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by PinkDreams on May 8, 2008 23:42:33 GMT 1
Yes, it is agood reason. But, going under the surface, isn`t it also so that we participate in forums to fight the vague of feeling of loneliness that comes over us from time to time? Well, I guess we all feel lonliness from time to time. Perhaps we do feel less lonely if we are participating in a forum. We are providing opinions and others are responding to them which can, of course, make us feel needed. It can also be considered that when we join a forum and participate regularly we then feel we have some kind of "friendship" with others who participate regularly but that it's a friendship without all the usual demands. Only if they are bad and only interested in the power they have rather than the content of the forum they are moderating. If they are interested or passionate about the subject they moderate they can be good. I like a lot about the Polish culture. I feel that in the UK we have lost some of the things that made us stand out. For a while. He wasn't the reason I searched for more about Poland though. Infact, our relationship was short and we seem to function better as friends at the moment. |
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Post by locopolaco on May 9, 2008 3:25:09 GMT 1
It can also be considered that when we join a forum and participate regularly we then feel we have some kind of "friendship" with others who participate regularly but that it's a friendship without all the usual demands. i've met , in person, quite a few people that i 'met' online. a couple of dudes are my buds now.  |
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