"The entire tip-sharing system is a scam. It's nothing more than a way for business owners to pay less, while putting some of the financial liability on those that don't deserve it - the $3.85/hr waiter. In a common-sense world, it would be illegal.
My suggestion is to ask next time you go to a restaurant. Ask the host if they do tip-sharing/tip-pooling. If the answer is yes, then leave. Sure it still hurts the staff, but now it also hurts the company and management. It's time for them to feel the pain they have been pushing off onto their employees."
