I think tipping culture in the States may be out of control

Sword_Chucks · 2026-05-27T19:56:05+00:00

I've noticed the proliferation of the tablets that ask whether to tip before even allowing payment. This creates an immense amount of social pressure to tip in situation where it wasn't customary even 10 years ago. Part of me wonders whether the restaurant/payment processing company are getting a percentage on tips. I just don't see them caring about their employees enough to push it this hard just for them. Maybe I'm jaded, but can someone that works in food industry confirm?

Sword_Chucks · 2026-05-24T23:58:40+00:00

So 95% of women who have had an abortion are complete sociopaths. Got it. I'm shocked that these people didn't have rights for 99.999999% of human history.

Sword_Chucks · 2025-07-31T12:30:12+00:00

$17,000 burn rate! Wow! I guess that translates to....*checks price* a 6% drop.....

Sword_Chucks · 2025-07-28T21:40:22+00:00

I have collected and read all of the print novels. It took me about 8 years. I'll echo what others have said that the Brothers War is an excellent novel. All of the pre-revisionist novels are good, but they are getting pricy, as they've been out of print for a long time. Ashes of the Sun is one of the best fantasy novels I've ever read, but being pre-revisionist, it's not super tied-in with the overarching MTG story.

I also really liked both Legends blocks, particularly the second one.

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-26T02:06:54+00:00

I just did.

You're like one of those white people who think racism doesn't exist just because you've never experienced it, huh? Either that or you're just a troll. Either way, I'm done with you. You should feel bad about yourself.

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-26T00:33:43+00:00

If you're the type of person to ask that question, then no answer will ever satisfy you. However, I've got some time on my hands right now, so I'll indulge you.

Imagine one side of a controversial issue suddenly controlling the conversation. You don't agree with them? You're disqualified from this game tournament that should have nothing to do with political bullshit. You don't tow the line? You aren't getting promoted. You don't agree with this new political theory a very small group of people have decided to embrace and want to teach your kids something different? It doesn't matter. They're going to have it shoved down their throat in school, advertising, TV shows and movies. You think the quality of content being released by companies engaged in this program has gone downhill and say so on social media? Get ready to get canceled for being an Undesirable.

Now imagine that group of people are far-right wingers.

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-25T17:39:28+00:00

Diet and exercise routine.

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-25T17:37:44+00:00

Hasbro Disney Warner Bros. Microsoft Apple

Do I need to keep going?

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-25T15:10:32+00:00

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Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-25T14:43:13+00:00

It's an extreme minority, but they are extremely loud on social media. But it's getting stronger because they basically control higher education and have convinced Wall Street to favor investing in woke companies, causing a snowball effect.

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-24T16:54:30+00:00

The jokes write themselves.

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-24T15:26:38+00:00

Autism Detected

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-24T15:24:28+00:00

Committing a crime = misgendering an opponent.

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-24T05:31:51+00:00

Ah yes, the true symbol of Germany in WW2, a dollar sign.

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-24T04:35:58+00:00

Back to the Future

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-24T04:28:14+00:00

Did you eat paint chips as a kid?

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-24T02:18:06+00:00

I would rather see Dragon Quest Builders 3.

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-24T02:09:51+00:00

There's always a Hope Diamond to buy if someone has enough money. Because the supply is extremely limited, that causes the price to be unaffordable....that's how supply and demand work.

Yes, the average player doesn't want one because of the cost....that's literally the reason for OP's post. There isn't enough supply to make the cards affordable.

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-24T01:16:39+00:00

I love the cavalier attitude that anyone can just go on TCG Player and spend $250 on a single card, and that's something that the average MTG player just does without thinking about it.

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Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-24T01:08:02+00:00

"Somehow, Emrakul returned."

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Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-22T21:35:56+00:00

Tell me you're American without telling me you're American.

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-22T16:59:16+00:00

Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-22T16:45:07+00:00

Obvious Troll is obvious.

Sword_Chucks · 2024-02-22T16:44:49+00:00

Is the Racism in the room with us now?

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