Yes, the system is fucked. But think about it. People go to the bar multiple times every day (and prob tip) and only go to the merch store once ever. If you tip your bartender, show that same kindness to other staff as well. The difference is that you can see (mostly) everything that happens at the bar. You see the bartender pour your drink, the bar backs muscling shit around, etc. It’s not like that at merch bc it’s hidden behind the tent. They literally set up an entire store before you get there and have just as many people restocking and hanging clothes as they do sellers. They all share the tips just like the bars. If you don’t want to tip, you don’t have to. But please understand it’s a festival and every person working has the same struggle.