"But, if you know as much about the industry as you claim, you would know that tipping 15% before tax is no longer the "industry standard" for good service."
Might I kindly offer a kind word? Bu@@S##t
The standard has not changed my friend.Things have gotten more expensive-so that 15% might not have the purchasing power that it once did.But food in most places has gone up also-so it is a wash.

And again 15% is a standard for standard service.Not my problem if your employer is greedy and makes you pay his labor cost.And you can always increase your tip by giving me great service.

"The only thing I'm trying to do in this thread is to educate those that think we're a) getting paid tons of money in addition to tips (we're not, actually none) and b) think that not tipping on some portion of a meal is indifferent to their server (it actually makes him/her lose money)."
Some might feel that there is another motive in this-but that might be considered cynical.