found it when trying to research diving weights (lol?)
was probably discussed way back then here too.

the one with all the dramallama of Mermania, so I'm not linking it.

what got me were these lines

There is a community of people who identify as half-human, half-fish
the very first line of the article, and in the second paragraph:

it is no surprise then that groups of people across America – and the world – are drawn to these mythological creatures, eager to identify as half-human, half fish.
like, wth?
what was the writer on?
I'm willing to bet at least 97% of mers anywhere identify as the guy/gal with the prettiest tail costume. lol

seriously, where does this identity nonsense come from?