Of course being the guy who has to put on the "Plumber hat" and expose some butt crack when there are plumbing problems, I eliminated this controversial subject in my house long ago. EVERYBODY PUTS THE SEAT AND LID DOWN. Open the toilet how you need to use it, and then PUT THE SEAT AND LID DOWN!!! That way that wonderful 'free' plumber doesn't have to break out the tongs, snake, and fowl language (not to mention butt crack) when 'somebody' accidentally drops something in the toilet and tries to flushe the evidence. Of course at my house like many across this planet, 'Nobody' did that!
later, Tom.
