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Originally Posted by AllJackedUp
I don't think it's a derail -- we're still talking about tipping. Or, at least I had tipping in mind behind my question about rake.
I don't see how anybody has entered into a social contract to tip, especially if they are paying a fee to be there. Is there a sign at the door or something that says "dealers are not paid and work for tips"?
I guess that I need to spend deeper thinking on why/when I tip.
Because you are free riding off of the others.
There is a local monthly tourney here that is a $200 tourney, with an "optional" $10 donation to pay for venue/tables/chips/etc. Everyone pays. Why? Because you're a dick not to. If I decided not to pay, but everyone else still did, I get the benefit of the system without chipping in. If everyone decided to be like me and not pay, the tourney stops happening, because no one is paying the overhead.
Same in Lord Crispen's case. The dealers aren't getting paid. So no tips means no dealers meaning no game. If you want the game, contribute to the system.