Should the Practice of Tipping Be Abolished?

FlyerTalk member show_me_the_points says “I hate tipping, how can we end it?”

Should the practice of giving a gratuity to a server in a dining establishment — or, perhaps, to anyone — be abolished?

Those who argue against the practice of tipping say that it is false advertising when it comes to pricing and complicates the paying procedure — amongst other arguments — while those who defend it say tipping ensures good service and keeps food prices lower.