Jewel got fired....

[Sitara]

Busking pretty much means accepting tips.

[William_MacKean]

I really wish I could have snapped a pic with you!  But I got snagged into another HR dilema and then could not find you.

It is what it is.  We all seem to be getting leaned on a bit.  I am just happy that I have a high trump card in my hand if ever I wish to play it.

Maybe you'll be back next year?

[saphire_glade]

Nope... it was going to be my last year as cast. I am hoping to produce a small half fae half dwarf around this time next year.... it precludes the whole kneeling bit....

[NugBlazer]

Busking pretty much means accepting tips.

And what exactly is wrong with that?  Twig does it all the time.

[Genta]

Busking pretty much means accepting tips.

And what exactly is wrong with that?  Twig does it all the time.

and the shows and all ask for tips....  i guess the thing is since she doesnt work there anymore officially... the idea is that any tips that go to her are coming from people who would otherwise tip twig. 

[Charlotte Rowan]

Cast members, whether volunteer or not, have to have a clause in their contract allowing them to accept tips. Terp is on a volunteer contract this year with no clause for accepting tips, so we are not allowed to do so.

Patrons are absolutely not allowed to accept tips. There was some woman who came in a couple weeks ago and was playing music and accepting tips. She was asked to leave and not return.

But this discussion really has nothing to do with Jewel. We know you weren't accepting tips without permission. :hug:

[saphire_glade]

I was offered plenty actually. But that was definately something I would have been thrown out for. I turned them all down at least all that I saw... some people are sneaky and actually get things in my pouch without noticing... but in the end there were a lot of kids getting a dollar or two worth of candy at my command as I would instead insist they spend it getting candy

I am glad I did get a lot of my pictures I wanted. Didn't get them all. Realized well after the fact... I didn't even get a photo with my husband while I was out there... oh well... in the other costume... which I finally found a wig for.

[Jon Hanslow]

Ive taken tips as Hanslow.... Opps well.... Now I know...

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[NugBlazer]

Patrons are absolutely not allowed to accept tips. There was some woman who came in a couple weeks ago and was playing music and accepting tips. She was asked to leave and not return.

Things like this lie at the very core of MN RenFest's problems.  If I were a patron, and really liked someone's garb/act, and wanted to tip them, and then was told that I couldn't, I would have a serious issue with that, and it would really put a damper on my enjoyment of Fest.  It's my money, and I should be allowed to do with it as I please.

Anyhow, though, glad you had a fun last day, Jewel.  We'll miss ya. 

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

Jewel, did I hear you may be at the DES Moines Faire next weekend?

[Merlin the Elder]

...
Things like this lie at the very core of MN RenFest's problems.  If I were a patron, and really liked someone's garb/act, and wanted to tip them, and then was told that I couldn't, I would have a serious issue with that, and it would really put a damper on my enjoyment of Fest.  It's my money, and I should be allowed to do with it as I please. ...

What you may not be considering is that the festival is legally liable for thosevwho work for them. By NOT limiting the tipping, they are opening themselves up to lawsuits should anything untoward occur. There is so much more to operating a business that to simply let everyone do whatever they want.

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

Patrons are absolutely not allowed to accept tips. There was some woman who came in a couple weeks ago and was playing music and accepting tips. She was asked to leave and not return.

Things like this lie at the very core of MN RenFest's problems.  If I were a patron, and really liked someone's garb/act, and wanted to tip them, and then was told that I couldn't, I would have a serious issue with that, and it would really put a damper on my enjoyment of Fest.  It's my money, and I should be allowed to do with it as I please.

Anyhow, though, glad you had a fun last day, Jewel.  We'll miss ya. 

As a patron, I would never dream of taking tips from anyone, because in my mind, that would take money away from the faire cast, some who make their living working faires.

So many times in the past, people would ask to take their picture with us.  Of course, we consented.  Afterwards, several people tried to tip us for doing so.  Our response has always been to decline the tip, and then add to please put a little something extra in the hat at the end of the shows for the performers.

A win-win situation for everyone.  The person was happy because they got their picture with garbed people, we were happy because they liked our garb and asked for a picture, and the performers may have gotten a little more than they would have because we asked the people to do that.       

[Merlin the Elder]

Very true, Lady Renee. I, too, would consider it taking money from those who are there to earn their living. I know of no faire that allows patrons/playtrons to take money for being there.

[groomporter]

I guess some of the insect-like fairies visiting this weekend were from the Kansas City area, but the one I asked said they were not on the KCRF cast.

[Rowan MacD]

Patrons are absolutely not allowed to accept tips. There was some woman who came in a couple weeks ago and was playing music and accepting tips. She was asked to leave and not return.

Things like this lie at the very core of MN RenFest's problems.  If I were a patron, and really liked someone's garb/act, and wanted to tip them, and then was told that I couldn't, I would have a serious issue with that, and it would really put a damper on my enjoyment of Fest.  It's my money, and I should be allowed to do with it as I please.

Anyhow, though, glad you had a fun last day, Jewel.  We'll miss ya. 

As a patron, I would never dream of taking tips from anyone, because in my mind, that would take money away from the faire cast, some who make their living working faires.

So many times in the past, people would ask to take their picture with us.  Of course, we consented.  Afterwards, several people tried to tip us for doing so.  Our response has always been to decline the tip, and then add to please put a little something extra in the hat at the end of the shows for the performers.

A win-win situation for everyone.  The person was happy because they got their picture with garbed people, we were happy because they liked our garb and asked for a picture, and the performers may have gotten a little more than they would have because we asked the people to do that.       

Ditto.  David and I posed a few times during the 2 days we have been able to make the DMRF this year.   We do not accept tips, but do steer patrons to shows/actors who do (and will also give them another photo op ^_^).