The Cult of the Toto Toilet

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Post by Thevet » Fri, Nov 20, 2015, 10:14 PM UTC

The Cult of the Toto Toilet
nytimes.com

Re: The Cult of the Toto Toilet

#2

Post by throwaway13337 » Sat, Nov 21, 2015, 12:43 AM UTC

I like the Japanese style toilet but the timing of this article seems particularly like sponsored content.

Does NY times have a policy of disclosure?

Re: The Cult of the Toto Toilet

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Post by Filligree » Sat, Nov 21, 2015, 12:47 AM UTC

throwaway13337 wrote: post #2

I like the Japanese style toilet but the timing of this article seems particularly like sponsored content. Does NY times have a policy of disclosure?

If it's an ad, it's a good one. Bidets are just better, and I wish people would take them seriously.

Re: The Cult of the Toto Toilet

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Post by 6502nerdface » Sat, Nov 21, 2015, 12:49 AM UTC

Previous, memorable bidet discussion on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9560985

Re: The Cult of the Toto Toilet

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Post by ebiester » Sat, Nov 21, 2015, 12:55 AM UTC

For those who don't want to spend $2,000 on a toilet, there are relatively cheap attachments that are a good 80% solution, especially if you are renting.

However, when I own a house, I'm getting one.

Re: The Cult of the Toto Toilet

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Post by dewiz » Sat, Nov 21, 2015, 1:04 AM UTC

Toilets and bidets are two separate items, I don't believe an automated thingy will ever provide the same hygiene levels. Plus, bidets have many other use cases not mentioned.

Re: The Cult of the Toto Toilet

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Post by w1ntermute » Sat, Nov 21, 2015, 1:09 AM UTC

throwaway13337 wrote: post #2

I like the Japanese style toilet but the timing of this article seems particularly like sponsored content. Does NY times have a policy of disclosure?

> the timing of this article seems particularly like sponsored content

http://paulgraham.com/submarine.html

Re: The Cult of the Toto Toilet

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Post by radley » Sat, Nov 21, 2015, 1:13 AM UTC

dewiz wrote: post #6

Toilets and bidets are two separate items, I don't believe an automated thingy will ever provide the same hygiene levels. Plus, bidets have many other use cases not mentioned.

You'd be surprised. These are extremely efficient - the bidet parts are mechanized so it works great (go Japan!). After using one of these once, you feel like a barbarian using any standard toilet.

Re: The Cult of the Toto Toilet

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Post by proksoup » Sat, Nov 21, 2015, 1:13 AM UTC

w1ntermute wrote: post #7

throwaway13337 wrote: post #2

I like the Japanese style toilet but the timing of this article seems particularly like sponsored content. Does NY times have a policy of disclosure?

> the timing of this article seems particularly like sponsored content http://paulgraham.com/submarine.html

Just to re-iterate the value of your insightful comment, it seems likely the "sponsorship" is a combination of lazy journalism and talented PR firms.

A.K.A. How media works.

Re: The Cult of the Toto Toilet

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Post by Albright » Sat, Nov 21, 2015, 1:15 AM UTC

Bidets? No thanks. Heated seats? Don't need 'em. I think the smartest element on Japanese toilets is that some of them have a little faucet and sink on the lid of the tank; the water that fills the tank actually goes through that faucet first, then drains through the tank lid into the tank, so you can just wash your hands in that water rather than turning on the separate sink. An easy way to save water!

Granted, that water is damn cold in the winter…