A toilet in a Turkish bus station (summer 2008)
Here may be one more reason to love the internet. Now, http://safe2pee.org is undoubtedly a niche group. But what is the internet, but a conglomeration of niche groups?
I'm still young enough, dumb enough, or oblivious enough to not mind using a public facility. But this web site is dedicated to people who would like, say, more secure facilities:
"The goal of the project is to create a resource where people who do not feel comfortable with traditional public restrooms can find safe alternatives, and to support advocacy and research to further the cause of gender free, inclusive bathrooms. The service aims to be accessible from a variety of mediums (computer, cell phone browser, maybe even a call-in number?)."
They hope to be able to direct you via facebook, the internet, feeds, your iPhone or BlackBerry, or your computer to the right location for a more secure session in the loo.
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