how much should one tip an entertainer?

No one correct answer here. First, tipping isnt mandatory and I dont think any lady expects it but it is always appreciated when it does happen. For lower priced ladies like fbsm, I think it is fairly standard, or should be, to give the girl something extra. I think ladies that do outcall, and dont charge extra for it, should absolutely be tipped. It also depends on the service you get. If you feel like the lady went "above and beyond" and you had an amazing time with her, I would recommend you tip her out. Seems most on this board agree 20% is about right.

this question along with a bunch of newb questions gets asked ad nauseum. And for the record I don't tip, but I will bring a gift.

I've also received no tips, but gifts or just the time of my wonderful friends. I appreciate them all tip or not, and understand it's their choice. likewise no one here can tell you if and how to tip. That's something you'll have to decide on your own.

Being independent, the girls get 100% of the money, of course we have expenses to cover and tips are always appreciated for an amazing time, but never ever expected.

Personally I think tipping is more for girls who are provided by an agency, or for massage parlor girls, as they don't get all of the base rate. Over the past year that I've been an Indy advertising provider, I can count on 2 hands the amount of times I have received tips, and I am absolutely fine with that!

Just my 2 cents from a ladies perspective

Happy hobbying!

Why would you tip an independent provider? She gets all the money anyway. If someone works for an agency, that makes total sense, because a tip is going to her, whereas your fee is being split with someone else.
I suppose if you really wanted to show your appreciation or she did something extra, or if you wanted to make an impression so you could see her again, that's fine, but to have a standard percentage tip like you would at a restaurant is silly.

I never tip. Ladies charge $4-15 per minute. That's more than your dentist, accountant, or lawyer may charge and you don't tip them. Why should a provider be any different? Of course, if you're just thankful that decently attractive women 1/3-1/2 your age is willing to sleep with you, then I guess I can see the point. But I wish those client had more self respect.