Handicap people are gross or something.

[LillFilly]

Now if we could only get this fear of using handicap facilities transferrred to those who illegally park in handicap spaces, it would be a better world.

Oh, don't I wish! Would make my job easier! We could add a little biohazard symbol to the sign...

But really, people like that are just...arg...just...crawl back under your rock so you don't 'infect' decent people with your stupid!

[mariamousie1]

Apparently handicapped people are lesser people? I sure hope that this woman never becomes handicapped, considering how she feels about them. Or maybe that would be a good thing because it might give her a bit of perspective.

[EricKei]

We're speaking of public bathroom facilities with stalls.

Well, I was referring to those, as well. Bad design is universal. I was just using the home one as an example.

I think one of the main problems is MEN tend to be the architects of public buildings and don't like to take a crap in a public restroom, so they really don't tend to think of the ergonomics of female toilet stalls.

Probably. ^_^;> Then again, stupidity (by the architects)/bad design knows no gender bounds. I've been in Men's room stalls where the toilet paper dispenser is maybe 6 inches above the top of the toilet seat, and *overhangs* said seat by 2-3 inches. I had to LEAN on the dispenser to be able to use the damn thing. Remember, the idiots making these probably have Executive Washrooms, which might as well be home bathrooms...Complete with couches and TV's like the ones in Ladies' rooms >_> ...Or so I've heard Ours are lucky if we have soap or TP...Especially given the annoying tendency of some of my fellow guys to stuff entire rolls down the toilet x.x And, sadly, yes, the rumor is true...at least half of all guys don't even run water at the sink when they're done (ewwww) >_<

[XCashier]

Then again, stupidity (by the architects)/bad design knows no gender bounds.

Don't know if it's stupidity or cheapness, but bad bathroom design does seem rampant. I mean, basic common sense would tell you to put the TP in arm's reach and not crammed against the side of the toilet, and the same with the napkin disposal.

Hmm, let's see, what else...a sink counter design that causes the water to run back into the sink rather than pooling at the edge and getting your clothes wet. If you're cheap enough to only have one soap dispenser, put it between the sinks instead of all the way at one side. Put the coat/purse hooks more towards the center of the stall doors so some jerk doesn't reach over and grab your purse while you're indisposed. Put baby changing tables in both genders' restrooms, at a safe and comfortable height to change the baby, with a garbage can right next to it. FFS, make sure the door latches align right and there aren't huge gaps between the door and the frame!

[firecat88]

Hmm, let's see, what else...a sink counter design that causes the water to run back into the sink rather than pooling at the edge and getting your clothes wet. If you're cheap enough to only have one soap dispenser, put it between the sinks instead of all the way at one side. Put the coat/purse hooks more towards the center of the stall doors so some jerk doesn't reach over and grab your purse while you're indisposed. Put baby changing tables in both genders' restrooms, at a safe and comfortable height to change the baby, with a garbage can right next to it. FFS, make sure the door latches align right and there aren't huge gaps between the door and the frame!

You forgot to add- Do not put anything in front of a door that swings inward. I accidentally clonked someone with the door (thing was friggin' heavy too) when just going into the bathroom on the third floor of the building where my classes are because 1) the door swings inward and 2) there's a paper towel dispenser right in front of it. Thus, if you try to grab any towels from this thing, there is a chance that you will be hit.

[XCashier]

You forgot to add- Do not put anything in front of a door that swings inward.

Another good idea. Strange how many of these seem to be "no brainers", yet so few are put into practice.

[Tama]

Complete with couches and TV's like the ones in Ladies' rooms >_> ...Or so I've heard

Do I spy a Dilbert reference? (closest thing to a squint/skeptical I could find)

[EricKei]

Do I spy a Dilbert reference?

You do indeed! *forks over a basket of cookies*

As for the "no brainers", maybe it's because the people in charge of these things could also be accurately described with by very same euphemism...