>>Around my house, I solved the seat problem. As a rule, not only do I (and everbody else) put the seat down afterwards, but also the lid. Therefore, if I have lean over and lift the seat (with the lid), so does everybody else have too at least lift the lid. Beside, that is why it is there.
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>Of course, there IS the aesthetics and sanitrary aspect to seat (and lid) position. I think your system is quite equitable, assuming the rest of your household obey their lord and master, and put the lid down otherwise it falls apart and it's left to the males to "do all the work".
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>How did your family decide on this rule? Was a motion passed, and put to the rest of the family for approval?
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>Gives a new slant on AOB.

I guess you could say it is my rule. The rest of the family (my wife only) agreed; on the aesthetics and sanitrary aspect reason. I have never mentioned to her the other reason; the male must do the work.