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[astoria]

Lock please

 

[ayeeprill]

i mean if they say it's not necessary then I don't personally see the problem???

 

[N a t]

It doesn't bother me too much. It makes me feel slightly more obligated to tip but there have been times where I visited people and did not tip simply because I had nothing of value at the time or something that they asked for, as sometimes they provide a wishlist, and there have been times where I attempted to tip well. Do I feel a little bad if I do not tip? Yes, but then I just move on with my life, especially if the service is advertised as free to begin with. That's just my opinion on it. Or course if you dislike it that is also fine!

 

[Blueskyy]

I try to look at it a different way. I try to see it as the person being kind. If they’re hosting something and making tips optional, I think that’s kind on their part as long as they don’t get mad/hold it against you if you don’t actually tip. I mean doing something like that takes some work so I think it’s ok to ask for a tip as long as it truly isn’t expected.

 

[NatsumiSummer]

This is also why I never mention tips unless someone asks about it, then I just tell them I don't require a tip, but I wouldn't decline a tip.

Again I never mention it UNTIL the person I am doing a transaction with mentions it.

 

[Romaki]

I feel like it's just a reminder. When someone posts their wishlist I always check my storage for unused items. And no one ever gave me **** for not giving them a tip, everyone who ever mentioned it in their post (from my experience) was incredibly grateful if you left anything for them.

 

[seularin]

i personally don't mind it !!! i always tip a few thousand sometimes anyways ;; usually people don't mind if i don't tip

 

[Soigne]

i don't see how the literal words "not required" make you think you have to tip.

 

[Gingersnap]

I visited an island yesterday to catalogue a good bit of items for free, they said tips were appreciated but not necessary. I figured someone so generous who would sacrifice their time to stand around while I and many other users catalogued furniture (even pieces from sought after sets) for free deserved some sort of compensation. For their kindness, I figured they deserved some bells as thanks for their time. It's not like it was those cases where I see people demanding tips or NMT for visiting.

More often than not, when I see a "tips appreciated" message, I am more likely to tip. To me, that says the user isn't expecting to get anything in exchange and I would be more willing to leave a tip for a selfless person rather than a selfish one. If they're demanding items its one thing, but a suggestion regarding potential tips (IBG, NMT, items off wishlist) I see no issue with.

 

[Sloom]

it's kinda a tough one tho, because the person might want a small amount of compensation for their efforts (they may end up spending an hour or more letting people come in and out for whatever their service is which is quite a commitment) but at the same time they also want to provide a free/affordable service that anyone can get in on.
so the seller just says that they're appreciated but not necessary. It's usually used with good intentions at least. it's not their fault we feel obligated to be polite lol.

on the other hand I just prefer straight up fees because then I can get down to business, there's gonna be faster loading times because it costs a fee to get in and I don't have to guess how much the seller's expecting or worry about "lowballing" them haha ;;

 

[tobi!]

would u prefer they charge?

i think it is fine! no one is hurting...

if someeone has diys or something and are trying to get rid of em, they can be like "oh, i can give it to them!!"

 

[axo]

I write "tips appreciated" whenever I open my gates and I'm not at all upset when people don't leave things because I advertise my island visits as explicitly free. Still, it's true that tips are appreciated and it makes me happy when people tip, but I certainly don't want people to feel obligated to.

 

[Mary]

yeah nope. When I say "tips never required but always appreciated," that's exactly what I mean. No one has to tip (I despise mandatory entry fees because I don't want to exclude someone because they can't pay). I do not get upset when they don't, but when they do, it's a nice surprise. I don't want anyone to feel bad for not tipping, it's not mandatory at all.

 

[Cadbberry]

Its not trying to guilt you, someone who is offering a service for free is just saying it would be nice if you could bring something but you don't have to. They aren't demanding it, just asking nicely. If you don't want to then don't tip just as appreciated and not required mean

 

[Bcat]

I always put this when I do hosting sessions and frankly I don't see what the problem is. It's just letting others know that if they want to pay it forward, that's awesome and if not, no hard feelings. I never charge so it's kind of nice to see people giving you things because they want to rather than being charged for it. *shrug*

 

[Fye]

They're taking out time to help out the community and sharing their resources with members who don't have access to them at the time. I don't think it's wrong for them to state that tips would be appreciated. If anything the opposite bothers be more - when you see the same users essentially island-hopping on the airport forum and give nothing back to the community. No one who's played the game for more than a day has the right to take advantage of the generosity of others imo. I don't expect everything to be give-and-take but its nice to see people try to give back in some way when they've been helped =)

 

[mayortiffany]

The pressure to leave a tip can probably be connected to the cultures that we all come from. In the American/Canadian context, it's considered rude to not leave a tip at a restaurant or when receiving a service, but in Japan for example, tipping is not expected at all (and actually leaving a tip might be considered rude!). When I was travelling in Europe, in some of the countries that I went to, tipping a small amount was expected, but not if the service was poor and not to the same extent that it is in the United States.

I personally don't find it rude for people to say that tips are appreciated, but I would find it rude if they get mad at people who don't choose to leave a tip at all. After all, they did say tips appreciated. I sometimes also find it helpful if people leave general lists about what kinds of tips they like because I worry less about giving them something they might not want.

 

[Vonny]

I don’t mind tipping. If you only have a few slots of turnips then it’s understandable but if you have all 40 slots + selling at 300 and become enraged at the idea of tipping then you‘re the greedy one

I draw the line at people that demand NMT though, I guess 1 per trip is reasonable but I’ve seen 10 NMT entry fees before

 

[victoriae350]

Depends on the situation. For certain situations, it doesn't bug me. First, it isn't necessary. Entry fees exist so people pay to have access to the service/area in question. Second, tips give people the opportunity to freely show their gratitude. But it depends on the service honestly. Opened my island today to let people sell Turnips at Nooks. It's mentally exhausting. Gates were open for a VERY long time. Tips I received as a thank were so appreciated! Now, if I'm expected to tip to visit Celeste, or to look at someone's store, then I'm annoyed. But selling or buying turnips? I've never had an issue with tips in those situations

 

[Noctis]

No I don't mind. I always tip regardless. Why? Because they're taking their time to do this. Also no offence you don't have to tip of course but y'all that don't look bad in my eyes when I see y'all running around but that's me.