What are your thoughts on the Roma/Romani/Gypsies?

(Yes, I know that last one is an outdated term, but it's still how many people know them - e.g. "Big Fat Gypsy Weddings")

I'm hoping Freeones users in Europe can help me with this. I'm doing some work relating to the Roma in Europe, and I'm hoping to get your experiences, perceptions and literally any thoughts you have about them. There is a LOT of controversial and conflicting opinions about them, so I'm looking for some honest, on-the-ground info. Positive, negative, politically in/correct, it doesn't matter - as long as it's your honest opinion. I'm just trying to get a true picture instead of just stuff on the internet.

I'll leave it open to whatever you can share. Thanks!
 
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