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Re:DoorDash S-1 by Spivak on Friday November 13, 2020 @12:51PM (#25085141)
Yes, but we're so far gone from "tipping as a function of service" that there's no point in even pretending it's a thing anymore.

If the food arrived or I got to my destination I give the same, good, tip. I think it's gross to make workers dance for their supper. It's not "a little extra you're paying to a kid in highshcool" anymore, it's almost their entire income.

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Re:DoorDash S-1 by lotsofpulp on Friday November 13, 2020 @03:41PM (#25087217)
I think it’s gross to sell something and not state it’s price upfront.
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Re:DoorDash S-1 by Spivak on Friday November 13, 2020 @04:22PM (#25087664)
Oh I totally agree. I think we should completely abolish tipped wages, require listing and advertising taxes and fees included prices, and use some light regulation to discourage tipping like removing tip lines, prohibiting businesses from asking for them, and requiring a notice that explicitly says not to tip.

But! BUT! This is a top-down change that has to has to come from leadership. Trying to do this by just not tipping or being a bad tipper does nothing except punish the poorest people.

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