Originally Posted by
Mermaid Tula
So I have an issue. I've noticed this not just once, not twice, not even just three times. I've seen it so many times. This isn't just happening tome, I see it happening to other mermaids too.
This issue is that of a certain kind of theft. More like ripping off.
I've posted several things here on Mernetwork and on my facebook page. Things like jewelry, things like my seashell mask, things like my resin necklace tails. I post these because yes, I'm trying to show off to everyone, and yes I'm trying to sell it to help support myself and my family.
I have people say "Oh that's so cool!" and "If I had the money I'd buy one in a heart beat." Then that's the last I hear. I get likes, and that's about it.
Then after a while, I look at some other mer's pages, and lo and behold, what do I see? Products being sold that look very much like the ones I've made, (or other mer's have made) usually for cheaper.
I'm just so frustrated because I'm trying to build up my business, and all my ideas that I post are getting ripped off. I'm pissed, I'm upset, and there's nothing I can do about it. I'm borderline debating on just dropping everything and saying fuck it all. I'm not going to, because I'm stupid and want to keep trying.