Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

We can regulate this in a variety of ways

The point of sale system can be shamed or regulated, or have codes for the merchant type that dictates whether they have the option of doing a compulsory tipping screen

The payment processor can dictate all or cut them off, payment processor can also be regulated from on high

We can also make viral articles shaming a random shop for their behavior. This is not normal now but we can make it so.

We can realistically address the conflict of interest from service workers wanting more tips that are shaming consumers for not tipping a certain amount. We pretend that because they’re closer to the environment then their thoughts should be more privileged, when it is so convenient to just gamble on getting more tips that its a conflict of interest.

And of course the crazier thought of raising wages, but we should stick to things we can control



Consider applying for YC's Winter 2027 batch! Applications are open till November 2.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: