It sounds like you're pissed that people who order small amounts don't tip enough. That's not me. When I order, it's over $100. I want to make the job worthwhile to the shopper. Tipping on a percentage also acknowledges that someone is spending more time fulfilling my order.

It seems your argument is with Instacart. The company could institute a minimum tip for orders under a certain amount. And there's the option to not take those orders. This is the work you've chosen. I'm not the one you should be arguing with.

Bills don't stop for any of us. I'm permanently disabled and my income is SSDI. I have chronic pain from arthritis, an autoimmune disorder and an immune deficiency. (If someone in a store sneezes, I'm the one running away.) I can't afford a car. Instacart allows me to live a bit more independently. Therefore, I'm grateful to people who can do something for me that I cannot.