"Harry K" wrote in message
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On Aug 2, 5:39 am, "HeyBub" wrote:
According to Gizmodo it's because porcelain is nonporous, very strong,
durable, sanitary, and, well, it's because that's the way it's always
been
done.

http://gizmodo.com/5930537/why-toile...f-porcelain?ta...

Most likely due to cost. Easy to mold, source is cheap, easy to care
for...

Cost would be my best guess.


What else could be used to create such a complex shape with the ease of
care. Prison toilets are stainless steel but must cost many times the price
of porcelain and be less stylish.