Quote Originally Posted by Zooey View Post
. I can't in good conscience tell other women that some of their concerns are unfounded. I've seen the supporting evidence, and continue to see it more or less daily.
OK, I know this is your view but I am curious. What evidence are you seeing? Because that would go to proof on one side or the other. I too have seen both sides of the paper (and in women's rooms recently it is floating on the last urination someone diod and did not flush atfterward...ewww) What are the concerns? Are you seeing an increase in sexual assaults? An increase in men who don't really want to stand in line? Guys leaning against the sink? I really don't understand your statement. I am, to be honest "pee shy" but it has NOTHING to do with the gender of the person near me. But exactly how are you seeing supporting evidence and how is it increasing on a daily level?

(Addendum: this weekend I visited a gay bar here that recently opened. They really cater to the leather,hankie, and industrial male crowd. Having just walked 5.1 miles -that's what my phone said- in 100 degree heat, I had to pee. This place doesn't cater to women OR Trans as a draw. They don't keep us out either but it is a MEN'S bar. The restroom had two stalls (yes THE RESTROOM there was just one) and no sign. So I went in a stall, sat down...did my thing while one man went in the next stall and stood to pee. Wow, I wasn't attacked. Also I was in the fair city of SF two months ago at a public venue which said anyone could use either restroom at anytime. It was not a one holer, they were 3-4 stalls in each...no one was harmed. In fact I had a pleasant conversation with a man who was washing up...so tell me...what is your evidence? My anecdotal will equal your anecdotal I'm sure)