I wasn’t looking for sympathy, I just wanted to see if anyone felt the same. And if I phrased my original post in a nicer way then people wouldn’t be harsh.
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I personally don’t visit islands that require tips because at that point it’s not a tip, it’s an entry fee. Like I get that hosting for turnips/DIYs kinda sucks and that if you’re spending a large amount of time, you’d like some investment back into the time spent/wasted. As far having “tips aren’t necessary, but appreciated”, the in game keyboard kinda sucks for communication and the AC community is very giving in the first place. Whether you mention tips or not, they just kinda happen sometimes.
Well said Megantron, that’s exactly what I was thinking. This whole thread is so silly.
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Honestly, I kind of get what you mean. Like, if someone really didn't care about tips then why mention them at all? You could just say "free entry" or such, and if someone wants to leave a tip then won't they do that anyway?
Sudsofsplash
Pocket Egg
Yeah bro sorry that I phrase things weird but like LOL if you read the whole post you can literally tell that is a literally meaningless part of my comment! Like did you see the word "Rude" and black out and not read my whole post??? I am so confused why that's the thing you focus on LOLOL
I went on the post and said "It's nice to get tips, but I never think people who don't leave tips are the absolute worst, unless they were rude LOL" so like....I think you can see that I don't think badly of people who don't tip LOLOLOL
Personally I do think it's kind of rude (In the "Okay, dude" way) to not tip when you can! Especially if you spend a lot of time on their island or it's something like time consuming for the host (Like them crafting you items, etc.) but like tips have never been a required thing, otherwise they'd be entry fees LOLOLOL
I’m sorry, I can’t take someone seriously who uses LOLOL superfluously. You win.
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Bingo.
Hopeless Opus
diluc is my king
no one should have to feel pressured to tip. i've opened my gates a few times and said tips were appreciated and didn't expect anything but was so delighted to get some extra bells and even little presents. i think the gesture is incredibly sweet.
but if you feel so inclined to go over and tip someone, then just... don't go, if you don't want to tip? or just don't bring a tip at all, since it's optional, lol.
but if you feel so inclined to go over and tip someone, then just... don't go, if you don't want to tip? or just don't bring a tip at all, since it's optional, lol.
celesludenberg
zero | they/she
I don’t know if it’s because of my background in the salon and spa industry but I HAVE to tip regardless. I feel like if someone is offering a service, especially if it’s free, it’s just common decency to leave them a little something for their time.
I gotta say I agree with this here, however. When you start a topic on a forum, you have to be open to all kinds of discussion on it: the good and the bad. By asking if people like gorilla villagers, there would actually be no point in even starting a thread if you were only going to allow people to give one response - yes. it makes things more interesting when people can offer all different types of viewpoints and keeps the discussion going.
It's the same for this thread. Some people are going to understand and agree with your viewpoints. Other people aren't going to agree with you and offer their own insight. Both are positive for furthering discussion!
UglyMonsterFace
Arize from Azulon
People mention tips because a) they wanna list preferred tips (like bells, nmts, extra diy, etc) or b) just to say that they aren't opposed to tips. Like I'm sure they feel happy regardless cuz they are helping others, but receiving a little something might just make them feel a little bit more appreciated, which is a nice feeling. I think people are just reading too much into the intention of the host.. it says tips optional so take it as it is. You don't need to tip. They are not bad mouthing you or making people feel horrible. Honestly if they were just greedy people who only cared about your tips, and not the "helping the community" aspect of it, then they would just charge you an entry fee and be done with it. There is no ulterior motive just cuz they mentioned optional tips.
Reading the replies on this thread actually made me feel better about being poor and not being able to tip all the time. I suppose if someone was truly wanting a payment of some kind, then they would actually charge an entry fee. I'll still try to leave a worthy tip whenever I can though! >.<
Yea I feel like that’s a completely valid sentiment. Ik you didn’t mean any harm by saying thatWhy not?
I'm just shocked, reading through this thread, how intense it feels like it got.
I agree it did get intense. Sorry, I just thought you were calling me a mess. I know I’m assuming but after the replies I’ve gotten im getting very defensive.Why not?
I'm just shocked, reading through this thread, how intense it feels like it got.
Just know that we are completely fine with accommodating to those who may be starting. Don’t feel bad when you gotta look after yourself, and if one day we do trade and you don’t feel like you have the resources, feel free to negotiate with me
Oh no, that wasn't my intent!
Sorry it came off that way.
thegunpowderincident
net light side shift
People who say anything along the lines of "tips are appreciated but not necessary" are, most of the time, not keeping track or even noticing who tips and who doesn't. I've stood right by my airport as everyone came & went, and still didn't pick up on who did what. I can understand where the feeling of pressure to tip comes from, but it's really not warranted.
i don't think you deserve all the heat you're getting right now. i understand what you're trying to say: if you don't care about tips, why mention it, right?
however, i do disagree. i think you're misunderstanding the intentions of the people who say tips appreciated, not necessary. i've used the phrase before when i've hosted to mean:
however, i do disagree. i think you're misunderstanding the intentions of the people who say tips appreciated, not necessary. i've used the phrase before when i've hosted to mean:
- you absolutely do NOT have to tip and i will not think poorly of you if you choose not to
- i am grateful for the tips that i do get; i appreciate being compensated for my time and energy
Personally, I feel so rude if I don't tip. I saw another reply saying they disliked getting tip if they never asked for it, but coming from a person who insists on tipping it just eats me up inside if I don't. It's just my habit and a part of my culture irl that's transferred to AC 
I guess this is kind of like fast food or boba shops.? They're not really doing you any service except taking your order and dishing it out to you, but do they deserve a tip? It just depends on the customer
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Side story: I remember when I first went to someone's island because they were offering to craft moon chairs for free (if you brought materials). And I didn't know how much to tip so I just left stacks LMAO.
I guess this is kind of like fast food or boba shops.? They're not really doing you any service except taking your order and dishing it out to you, but do they deserve a tip? It just depends on the customer
.Side story: I remember when I first went to someone's island because they were offering to craft moon chairs for free (if you brought materials). And I didn't know how much to tip so I just left stacks LMAO.
I’m really sorry I didn’t mean to be rude
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