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Subject: 18927
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 2:05pm

Lid and seat are always down unless it's in the middle of the night...why??? because Seth has a bladder problem and if he's not fast enough he forgets to lift up both in his drowsy state and ends up peeing all over the seat/lid AND floor

]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:05:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=435380&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#435380 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : LOL at nzpiper DH always puts...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=435367&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#435367 Author: lucky3rdtime
Subject: 18927
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 1:51pm

LOL at nzpiper

DH always puts the seat down and usually the lid too. I don't like the lid down in the main toilet, which is separate from the bathroom, but I prefer the lid down in the ensuite.

I prefer the seat down cos i think that's its natural position and i think that men that don't put it back down are just lazy basically.

But worse than that is when they miss, that annoys me, at least if you miss can you wipe it up instead of me having to

]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:51:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=435367&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#435367 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Yep, I think seat down and lid...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=435142&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#435142 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 18927
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 10:24am

Yep, I think seat down and lid too are the way to go. dh is pretty good but often the lid is up. I cant use a bathroom with a toilet in it if the lid is open...just cant do it. Cant brush teeth or have a shower with the toilet "looking" at me.]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:24:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=435142&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#435142 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : newmum wrote:Well we NEVER...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=435134&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#435134 Author: Redbedrock
Subject: 18927
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 10:20am

newmum wrote:

Well we NEVER have the issue because my DH sits to pee (maybe it's a european guy thing? All the German men I know do??) and so does Joey....

yep neil sits to pee too, he's not German, just tall. He says he can't rely on his aim as it has further to go.

So not an issue in this house either

]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:20:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=435134&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#435134 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : DH puts the seat down (lid up)....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=435117&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#435117 Author: arohanui
Subject: 18927
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 10:07am

DH puts the seat down (lid up). His mum taught him to. I'm very glad! It looks tidier and more hygienic. And it's polite --- chivalry is not dead!]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:07:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=435117&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#435117 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : AnnC wrote: NeoshasMummy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=435084&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#435084 Author: newmum
Subject: 18927
Posted: 09 July 2008 at 9:35am

AnnC wrote:

NeoshasMummy wrote:

My DP wants to know how on earth a man can pee sitting down.

How the heck am I supposed to know lol

Hubby was wondering the same.... he doesn't know anyone who sits to pee (male that is) except for Rhylz who really doesnt count as hes still in nappies

I guess the penis just hangs between the legs and voila.... not that difficule to imagine. Surely?
That's how it works with Joey, I don't watch DH on the toilet...]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:35:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=435084&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#435084 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : NeoshasMummy wrote:My DP wants...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434977&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434977 Author: AnnC
Subject: 18927
Posted: 08 July 2008 at 11:12pm

NeoshasMummy wrote:

My DP wants to know how on earth a man can pee sitting down.

How the heck am I supposed to know lol

Hubby was wondering the same.... he doesn't know anyone who sits to pee (male that is) except for Rhylz who really doesnt count as hes still in nappies

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:12:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434977&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434977 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Haha K done and done Not pretty...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434563&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434563 Author: emz
Subject: 18927
Posted: 08 July 2008 at 3:56pm

Haha K

done and done

Not pretty eh.

I've had to hold my DH while he pees

cos he was so drunk and I knew he would get it everywhere so it was a necessity. However I do remind him of it quite often when I need something done... emotional blackmail yay!

Seat down, lid up in our house. I don't care if the lid is down or up cos the toilet's off our laundry so can't 'infect' anything anyway. But yeah general rule is lid down within 2 metres of toothbrushes, food, kitchens etc.]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:56:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434563&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434563 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : DH leaves the seat up here. Drives...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434506&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434506 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 18927
Posted: 08 July 2008 at 3:13pm

DH leaves the seat up here. Drives me mental

If we have a boy I am DEFINITELY teaching him to put the seat down

BellaBoo - ROTFLMAO that's pretty funny

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:13:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434506&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434506 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Oh K. You kill me. That's...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434500&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434500 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 18927
Posted: 08 July 2008 at 3:10pm

Oh K. You kill me. That's hilarious!]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:10:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434500&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434500 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Seat and lid down for me but Dh...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434462&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434462 Author: BellaBoo
Subject: 18927
Posted: 08 July 2008 at 2:41pm

Seat and lid down for me but Dh leaves lid up or seat up or both- no real consistency.

When I was drunk one night( a long time ago!) I was busting for a wee and ran to the toilet and as soon as I sat down the pee came rushing out. Unfortunately I didnt have time to lift the lid so it was quite a mess

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:41:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434462&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434462 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Actually, he must leave it up...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434376&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434376 Author: marielb
Subject: 18927
Posted: 08 July 2008 at 1:14pm

Actually, he must leave it up a few times as I have almost sat in the water at night occasionally!!!

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:14:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434376&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434376 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Our house the seat and lid are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434330&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434330 Author: Shorty
Subject: 18927
Posted: 08 July 2008 at 12:40pm

Our house the seat and lid are always down.
It bothered me to start with when we first lived together as he always left the seat up...not sure why now, maybe something that is passed on from my mother?

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:40:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434330&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434330 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : My DP wants to know how on earth...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434222&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434222 Author: NeoshasMummy
Subject: 18927
Posted: 08 July 2008 at 10:39am

My DP wants to know how on earth a man can pee sitting down.

How the heck am I supposed to know lol]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:39:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434222&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434222 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Lid ALWAYS down in this house....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434195&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434195 Author: sadie
Subject: 18927
Posted: 08 July 2008 at 10:08am

Lid ALWAYS down in this house. Lids up gross me out - looks horrible and also really unhygenic when you flush with the lid open.

Besides, I've never agreed with the whole leave the seat down argument - and this is from someone who grew up in an all female house....]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:08:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434195&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434195 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Seat and lid always down in our...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434146&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434146 Author: queenbean
Subject: 18927
Posted: 08 July 2008 at 9:16am

Seat and lid always down in our house, good ole DH!!

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:16:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434146&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434146 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : AnnC wrote:tHE ONLy time it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434068&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434068 Author: catisla
Subject: 18927
Posted: 08 July 2008 at 7:59am

AnnC wrote:

tHE ONLy time it bothers me is in the middle of the night when busting for the toilet in my tired almost asleep state I rush to the toilet plunk myself down and nearly fall down the toilet cause the seat has been left up!

LOL...I can laugh about it

wait until the DH is in this situation dying for a poo, and things will change for a while.

Personally i never understood why, if they can write their names in the snow with it, they can't aim properly even with the toilet seat DOWN.]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:59:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434068&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434068 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Seat and lid must be down before...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434017&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434017 Author: miss
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 11:14pm

Seat and lid must be down before you flush, the crap (literally ) that flies around when you flush is too gross.

Ad to if you don't go that far, well it should be down, becasue if you struggle to the loo inteh dark ainthe middle of the night, plonk your butt down and the guy has left the seat up, it really sucks to have your butt pretty much hit the water.]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:14:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=434017&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#434017 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Like some others have said, I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433943&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433943 Author: Jennz
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 9:36pm

Like some others have said, I just think the toilet looks 'nicer' when the seat is down- I hate seeing it left up. Luckily DH puts it down so its not a bother in our house. I usually put the seat down to flush though because I had heard that toothbrush thing a while ago, its good feng shui and its quieter.]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:36:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433943&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433943 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : I REFUSE to touch the toilet seat,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433942&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433942 Author: NeoshasMummy
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 9:36pm

I REFUSE to touch the toilet seat, the only time is with gloves when I clean it. When DP and I moved in together he never put the seat down and I got so peaved!! Once he had all his mates around and I called him from the bathroom to "come and put this bimmen toilet seat down in the correct fashion" he was very embarresed and never left it up again lol. But we have lids down as well and I never find either up so im a happy chappy.

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:36:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433942&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433942 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : caitlynsmygirl wrote:i dont...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433933&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433933 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 9:30pm

Originally posted by caitlynsmygirl caitlynsmygirl wrote:

i dont mind either way either

but,,,,i do wish we girls could stand and pee, that would be fun ....

I can stand and pee.... it's the aiming part that gets me

DH always leaves the seat down. I do prefer it that way, I hate touching the toilet seat, but I've never made a fuss over it. I do see it as good etiquette though and I hate it when male guests use my toilet and don't put the seat down.

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:30:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433933&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433933 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Very occasionally I find it up,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433903&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433903 Author: LittleBug
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 9:08pm

Very occasionally I find it up, but it doesn't bother me. ]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:08:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433903&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433903 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : ewww I can't believe that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433883&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433883 Author: busymum
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 8:55pm

ewww I can't believe that grown men leave puddles!!!

We used to leave it whichever way, but since TTing it is now left down for "in case of emergency"

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:55:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433883&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433883 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Both seat and lid down here at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433823&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433823 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 8:08pm

Both seat and lid down here at all times when loo not in use - keeps things looking nice and tidy

Oh, and both me & DH do that so nothing to argue about.
However, if we didn't, I don't think I'd make a fuss]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:08:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433823&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433823 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : i dont mind either way either but,,,,i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433810&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433810 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 7:57pm

i dont mind either way either

but,,,,i do wish we girls could stand and pee, that would be fun ....]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:57:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433810&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433810 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : I don't care either way,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433806&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433806 Author: Maya
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 7:48pm

I don't care either way, in fact I don't even know if Willie puts it down or not, if he doesn't I must just subconsciously put it down before I go.

I agree with the puddles on the floor tho

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:48:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433806&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433806 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : All good for the immune system...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433792&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433792 Author: meow
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 7:35pm

All good for the immune system

I guess either DP never actually lifts the toilet seat to pee - or he puts it down

Other guys come here and leave it up though, which is gross as there is always pee on the rim of the seat! Call me strange, but I'd be fine putting it down if it were DP leaving it up - but having to put it down after other guys have used it makes me feel

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:35:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433792&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433792 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : AnnC wrote:OH wow I have my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433775&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433775 Author: pepsi
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 7:15pm

AnnC wrote:

OH wow I have my eyes opened I though 'ALL" men stood up to pee

I also heard if you have your toilet in with your bathroom you should always put the lid down to flush the toilet as 'splashes' get out and depending where your sink is - with your toothbrush on the basin - well lets say you maybe brushing with some of those splashes!! Yuk

Ewww yes I saw some documentary about that too!! There are so many microparticles containing faeces when you flush the toilet, you should always put the lid down. They did an ultraviolet light thing and showed just how far the water splashes when you flush...definitely an eye opener..]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:15:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433775&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433775 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : OH wow I have my eyes opened I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433773&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433773 Author: AnnC
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 7:13pm

OH wow I have my eyes opened I though 'ALL" men stood up to pee

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:13:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433773&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433773 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Well according to Google...someone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433772&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433772 Author: pepsi
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 7:12pm

Well according to Google...someone has already invented one of those foot-pedal toilet seats... hehe]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:12:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433772&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433772 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Daizy wrote: What they need...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433768&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433768 Author: EmDee
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 7:11pm

Daizy wrote:

What they need is some type of pedal for the guys to stand on when they are using the toilet tat lifts the seat up and drops as soon as they leave (just like a pedal bin) - that would solve everyones problems

Thats a great idea Christy! Especially if you market it as a 'gadget', men would love it!

Edited by mummydee]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:11:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433768&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433768 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Well we NEVER have the issue because...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433744&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433744 Author: newmum
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 6:55pm

Well we NEVER have the issue because my DH sits to pee (maybe it's a european guy thing? All the German men I know do??) and so does Joey....

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:55:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433744&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433744 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : I have never noticed the toilet...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433738&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433738 Author: Daizy
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 6:50pm

I have never noticed the toilet seat up ever.
Before I was married i was living at home with 3 females and 2 males. I guess they were too scared to leave it up.
Since I have been married i'd have to say DH has never left the toilet seat up ( I think maybe he prefers to sit anyway

)

What they need is some type of pedal for the guys to stand on when they are using the toilet tat lifts the seat up and drops as soon as they leave (just like a pedal bin) - that would solve everyones problems

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:50:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433738&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433738 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : mandz wrote:My DH always puts...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433717&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433717 Author: baalamb
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 6:27pm

mandz wrote:

My DH always puts both the seat and the lid down. Before I met him I always put the seat down but not usually the lid. However after living with him for a couple of years I notice I too put the lid down on every toilet I use as a matter of habit!

Same!!!!

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:27:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433717&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433717 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : tHE ONLy time it bothers me is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433693&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433693 Author: AnnC
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 6:03pm

tHE ONLy time it bothers me is in the middle of the night when busting for the toilet in my tired almost asleep state I rush to the toilet plunk myself down and nearly fall down the toilet cause the seat has been left up!

LOL...I can laugh about it

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:03:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433693&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433693 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : mike always leaves the seat down,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433683&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433683 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 5:50pm

mike always leaves the seat down, always has.

especially important when there's littlies toilet training (ie girls) who get a bit flustered when somethings not the same.]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:50:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433683&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433683 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Living in a house full of males...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433674&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433674 Author: ellen
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 5:43pm

Living in a house full of males I don't get much choice but it's never really bothered me. I used to get more upset when the boys were little and there seemed to be more pee on the floor than in the toilet!

Because we use the ensuite toilet I always get in a real panic when someone visits as I'm never quite sure how the other toilet is looking - they have to keep it clean now.

I always use toilet paper to put the seat down if I'm using public toilets though - can't stand the thought of touching it. And I do find myself wondering why the seat is up in ladies toilets?]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:43:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433674&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433674 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : The seat has to be down in my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433659&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433659 Author: MissAngel
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 5:24pm

The seat has to be down in my house.
Reason being: I'm the boss and thats the way I bloody well like it. End of story.
Matt complained about it when we first started living together, saying ew I have to touch it and its so gross etc, so I responded with the fact that he should be washing his hands after he goes to the toilet anyway, so whats the problem.
Thomas will be taught to put the seat down as well. ]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:24:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433659&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433659 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : DH always puts the seat down when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433629&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433629 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 4:53pm

DH always puts the seat down when he's finished......his mum taught him to and i applaud her because she was the only female in the house with 4 males!

i'm teaching jack to lift the seat up to go, and put both the seat and the lid down when he's finished. i'll also be teaching charli to put the lid down when she's done. it's just how i like it, don't know why

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:53:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433629&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433629 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : My DH always puts the seat down...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433625&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433625 Author: marielb
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 4:47pm

My DH always puts the seat down - I don't think I told him to, he just does!
Doesn't really bother me though (maybe because its always down :) )]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:47:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433625&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433625 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : mummydee wrote:because it was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433623&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433623 Author: Bel
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 4:46pm

Originally posted by mummydee mummydee wrote:

because it was designed for the seat to be down so it 'looks' right IYKWIM...

This is my feeling too! My DH leaves it up or down depending on where he had it (TMI)... I would rather it was left down also because it feels more hygenic (ie. I don't have to touch it) but then again, he has to touch it to put it up... so yeah

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:46:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433623&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433623 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : My DH always puts both the seat...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433617&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433617 Author: mandz
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 4:41pm

My DH always puts both the seat and the lid down. Before I met him I always put the seat down but not usually the lid. However after living with him for a couple of years I notice I too put the lid down on every toilet I use as a matter of habit!

I can't stand the seat being left up personally....]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:41:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433617&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433617 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : I don't mind the toilet seat...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433615&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433615 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 4:40pm

I don't mind the toilet seat left up... I've got bigger battles to fight

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:40:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433615&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433615 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : My DH always puts its down and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433614&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433614 Author: EmDee
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 4:40pm

My DH always puts its down and I prefer it down personally. More because it was designed for the seat to be down so it 'looks' right IYKWIM...]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:40:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433614&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433614 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : peachy wrote:The toilet seat...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433609&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433609 Author: kebakat
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 4:38pm

peachy wrote:

The toilet seat is found both up and down in our house. It has never bothered me how the toilet seat is left, what bothers me more are males that miss the toilet competely and I get wet socks

!!

One of the joys of flatting with guys in my younger years

Same. I hate it when they miss (I flatted with guys too)]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:38:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433609&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433609 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : I don't really care. I live...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433604&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433604 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 4:35pm

I don't really care. I live in a house of males so I am the odd one out. What I am trying to do thou is get them all to put the seat and the lid down as the toilet likes to spread its water over the walls

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:35:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433604&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433604 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : I've never even noticed this......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433600&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433600 Author: AliaDawn
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 4:33pm

I've never even noticed this... guess Mike's mum trained him up (had 3 males 1 female in the house) cause it's always down... Our toilet is an old one here, with a bit of yucky staining on the inside, so I'd be a bit embarassed if he left it up when people were around! and there's no way marks like that are coming out.]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:33:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433600&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433600 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : DH always puts it down. His mother...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433595&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433595 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 4:30pm

DH always puts it down. His mother trained him well.]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:30:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433595&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433595 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : The toilet seat is found both...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433585&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433585 Author: peachy
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 4:26pm

The toilet seat is found both up and down in our house. It has never bothered me how the toilet seat is left, what bothers me more are males that miss the toilet competely and I get wet socks

!!

One of the joys of flatting with guys in my younger years

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:26:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433585&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433585 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : It's not an issue in our...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433577&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433577 Author: .Mel
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 4:19pm

It's not an issue in our house because we haven't made it an issue - if that makes sense.

My feeling is, woman who make a fuss about their partners putting the seat DOWN after they are done, should stop and think about the fact that their partners have every right to ask them to put the toilet seat UP when they are done.

Sooo in our house when you go to the toilet you'll either find the seat UP or DOWN depending on who was in there last.

I have more important things to worry about than worry about whether or not the boys have put the seat down.]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:19:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433577&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433577 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Dh leaves the seat up - it doesn't...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433576&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433576 Author: KH25
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 4:18pm

Dh leaves the seat up - it doesn't really bother me and I only had sisters....

The only reason/arguement that I have ever come up with is that both male and female use the toilet seat down but only males use it up so maybe it should be left down?? But like I said, it doesn't bother me

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:18:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433576&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433576 <![CDATA[The great toilet seat debate : Over the years I have listened...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433564&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433564 Author: pepsi
Subject: 18927
Posted: 07 July 2008 at 4:11pm

Over the years I have listened to female friends complain about their significant male others leaving the toilet seat up. And based on comments I have heard on tv, it is long time issue that men aren't putting the seat down when they are finished in the loo.. So is this something that really frustrates the crap out of women in general?

Maybe I'm naive, but to clarify, I grew up with 2 brothers, and my mum never made them put the toilet seat down. It never occurred to me that they "should". I guess I assumed that since both males and females use the toilet, no-one really has "right of way" do they? So yeah, it goes without saying that I have never asked DH to put the seat down, so he never does. I don't know if I would feel differently if I had sons because I don't know if it's part of teaching manners? I dunno?....

So is this an issue at your house? Have you had to train the males living there that they must put the seat down? Why do you think it is that the males are the one who is supposed to put the seat down, as opposed to the females leaving the seat up?

I don't know why I was thinking about this, but I really am curious..

Edited by pepsi]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:11:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18927&PID=433564&title=the-great-toilet-seat-debate#433564