It's a very inexact science. You stand around and say, "Porting to (list), donations appreciated but not mandatory." So you port someone and they stiff you. Hypothetically, you say, "where's the tip?"
Them: You said it wasn't mandatory.
You: True, but I don't sit around here waiting for you to come along so I can serve you. I do it to get some extra cash.
Them: Then why didn't you say that cash was necessary?
You: Because some people in a tight spot need a port and can't pay.
Them: Then why didn't you say, "Porting to (list), donations mandatory unless you can prove that you aren't able to pay"?
You: Because it takes too much effort to scrutinize someone to that degree. And I won't refuse anyone on the chance that I'm wrong, maybe they just made a big purchase and are strapped for cash. Any number of reasons.
Them: Then why didn't you say, "Porting to (list), donations not necessary but not doing so will be frowned upon if you do not present yourself in such a way that implies you are unable to pay and would gladly offer a tip were it viable given your current situation"?
You: Because... fuck you. I hate this game. I hate my life. I hate everything.
"By and large, language is a tool for concealing the truth" - George Carlin
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