B!TC# IT OUT!

[Mermaid Mystery]

Thank you. It alienates a lot of merfolk from Mernetwork. He does make a ton of decent tails and donates tails to Project Mermaids to support ocean conservation. I've personally been a part of it and seen them. (That's where his new silver/blue striped one and the clownfish one have gone) I'm not going to debate anyone's opinion of him, it just gets tiring seeing him referred to as "youknowwho", "he who shall not be named", etc. and makes those of us with Mertailor tails feel like we're not really welcome here on the forum.


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yeah, I wish people could also see that he does some good shit. Lotus makes a good point too, but i feel strange on this forum because I have a positive experience and I point it out. I know it's just the anxiety talking but I feel like everyone is judging me. every mer I've met in person loves my tail and I've only gotten compliments on it from everyone except a few mers on Instagram. I can't help but feel like I need a new tail from another tailmaker for some reason. The only things that I'm totally skeptical about are his tops (because dear lord ive seen some awful ones) and the fact that he has a saltwater aquarium in his shop because I'm a huge fish person and it doesn't seem like he's ready to take care of such challenging fish but who knows? I like to look at both sides, I see that he's done some horrendous work but he's also done some great things.

[Mermaid Mystery]

I honestly feel like I could be starting shit but whatever

[Lotus the Mermaid]

I don't think it'll start an argument unless someone who legitimately hates him wanders in and sees it. Your points are all valid. And please, don't let anyone make you feel less of a mer for having a Mertailor tail! That's awful and completely not true.

[Theta]

I think Mertailor is a little bit "When he is good, he is very, very good; but when he is bad, he is horrid." A lot of people around here have gotten good tails from him; a lot have had bad experiences. There was the whole thing that the longtimers we through with how he tried to get our forums shut down because people were discussing their bad experiences. He's grown a lot over the past several years, but people are still having problems, so the old wounds keep getting reopened. I don't really get the idea that people with MT tails are excluded from the forum, though. So many people here have beautiful MT tails!

As far as his FB fan army goes, tbh, I'd rather have them scarce around here. They can be pretty rabid.

I had a pretty good experience with him. Maybe a neutral experience? I bought a tail from him, it came within the specified time frame, I was happy with it. We didn't correspond too much during the process, but this was years ago, pre dragonskin and intense customization. Sometimes I think about getting a silicone from him, the next time I get a tail. I haven't decided yet though.

[AniaR]

I think the good from mertailor was actually Matty honestly. Especially the high profile tails, sculpts, and paint jobs

[AniaR]

Can someone point to an actual example on MerNetwork of the community bashing someone for having a mertailor tail?? I've been here since the start and I don't see it. I see people get mad for people who have been treated bad, and I've seen people ask questions, and I've seen people celebrate with others who are happy.

Eric is the one who perpetuated the rumour his clients couldn't post here. Lol

[AniaR]

In fact back in the day Eric made a fake account bashing himself and people told the fake account it was uncalled for lol

[Mermaid Mystery]

Raina I have to agree a bit. And another mer and I were kinda bashed on by someone because she said his tails were "the kind you don't want" and spent like an entire night trying to convince me to buy a finfolk tail because they're infinitely better. this happened the day I got my tail and I was so happy to have it. she was directly bashing it. I don't have that kind of money and I'd grow out of it immediately, otherwise I'd be all for a finfolk tail. but I'm happy with what I have.

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

I have 26 days or so left in the state and as much as I did not want to be here in the first place, I wish I had more time to get one specific thing done before I go back to my home state...

[PearlieMae]

I have 26 days or so left in the state and as much as I did not want to be here in the first place, I wish I had more time to get one specific thing done before I go back to my home state...

I really want to finish your tail before you leave!!!

[Mermaid Cascada]

I feel like the community is accepting of every mer with any type of tail. Even if you have no tail at all. If you have been bashed by one person it does not mean the whole community feels the same way as that person and would exclude you. There is so much love and acceptance here! <3

At the same time though, the community tries to point people in the direction of reviews and share their knowledge so they can make an informed decision. It's heartbreaking to see someone choose mertailor, and to end up completely disappointed with their tail. Although that is not always the case.

[PearlieMae]

Raina I have to agree a bit. And another mer and I were kinda bashed on by someone because she said his tails were "the kind you don't want" and spent like an entire night trying to convince me to buy a finfolk tail because they're infinitely better. this happened the day I got my tail and I was so happy to have it. she was directly bashing it. I don't have that kind of money and I'd grow out of it immediately, otherwise I'd be all for a finfolk tail. but I'm happy with what I have.

Who was bashing you??? Were they doing it in private?

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

I really want to finish your tail before you leave!!!

I know you are working very hard

This was more of a whine than a true "bitch"
Being in Co can be very hard for me at times...
Painfull memories overwhelming me if I am not very careful about how I structure my thoughts and actions.
It is also confusing to me for it to be in the 50s and 60s in July.

And I may have just fried the only way I have to charge my phone during the week. (No electricity)

[Merman Arion]

I gotta be honest here, I used to call Eric names in the past and then, I stopped because I understood that I was more upset and frustrated about his ways of doing business rather than the guy himself. I live in France, I don't personally know Eric. I just know he's gay, dated Matt the real talented artist, has tourette and he's too egotistical to function.

I know I can be passionate when I get frustrated and angry about something. It does'nt excuse bashing nevertheless. Even if we have facts and trusthworthy reviews here to prove our concerns, it came to my understanding that it's best to focus on the positive things rather than setting fuel into fire and create drama. Today, in the "mermaids are the best" facebook group, I said my opinion about Dylan's choice going to Mertailor and then, another merman came over and barked at me and accused me of defaming him and his products. And like there weren't enough accusations, I was also called out for being "jealous". What I did next? Basically nothing. That was my cue to leave and I kept my mouth shut. There was no point to argue with that guy since he didn't even bothered to check all the facts.

The point I want to make is that despite my differences with Eric before, I never bashed someone who got a tail from him. I don't recall I did that. Correct me if I'm wrong. However, I do admit that I used to excessively point out pretty often the monofins showing through the flukes of his tails. I mean, I even did it on Bonnie's tail a long time ago when she got one and I regretted doing that because a) it was a dick move, b) it was none of my business anyway and c) she was happy with her tail and that was the most important thing.

[Mermaid Mystery]

Who was bashing you??? Were they doing it in private?

I don't like naming names but they left one comment on an old post (which has since been deleted) and then it continued in private.

[Jinx]

Okok! I've got a couple things that have gotten under my skin lately.

First the mermaiding one, I hate that this married man at my pool who comes with his wife and teenage daughter sits there gauking at me as I put my tail on literally drooling and eventually pitching a tent in his trunks. I am there with my boyfriend and 4 kids, he is there making it awkward for everyone at the pool and uncomfortable even though I am NOT showing off much skin in my tail and top. It is repulsive and if I was his wife instead of standing there tapping her foot at him I would full out punch him out, which my boyfriend is apt to do if it happens again when he is around.

Second how everyone doesn't believe my age. When I go into my kids schools or a bar or even to get cigarettes I get carded and it always either turns into an asshole trying to dismantle my driver's license at which point I put my gun carry permit, and passport down and ask if they want to destroy all my id. Or it ends up with an "oh you looks so young I thought you were a student" which is bullshit cause I have had 4 kids go through that school in the last 7 years, or "tell jakob his little sister is her to see him" at which I reply " I have a kid that is a senior at this school and has been here 4 years now. What is wrong with you that EVERYTIME I come you call me a student or child? I have fucking gray hairs for gods sake!" Or from bartenders or cigarette stores I get "oh you'll be happy when you hit your 30s and you still get carded." To which I reply "fuck no I won't because I am approaching my 40s and I still get assholes who are younger than me thinking I am a teenager". Looking young is the biggest pain in the ass you can imagine! I have even had the woman at the DMV ask my son who was there to take his permit test if he was there as my over 18 driver for ME to take my test! I was 34!!! When I have people asking my 14 year old where his mom is and I am standing right there I have to force myself to keep from punching people out. I have 4 kids ,3 exhusbands, and I am far from a teenager. It is a curse to look like you haven't aged since you were 16! Everyone who says other wise has no clue how much it hurts when people ask if I had my 17 year old son when I was 7! I hate people who do it. Don't ask if I sleep in formaldehyde ! Don't say You started young! It is assinine and rude.

Thanks for the rant everyone. I needed that.

[SeaGlass Siren]

I feel your pain. I have the Asian antiaging curse. I'm 24 and still look like a 9th grader

[Lotus the Mermaid]

Ugh, sorry Jinx. That's awful. And honestly, the fact that you do look young makes that creep at the pool even creepier. That's so uncomfortable.

[Naufra]

Jinx, if I lived anywhere near you, I would offer to sort that guy out for you. I can kill a boner like nobody else, and I do it even better with a hammer. As for the rest, how rude and presumptuous people can be rarely fails to astound me. About getting carded, it's regulation in my company and possibly law in my state that we have to card anyone who looks like they could be under the age of 30, so there's a lot of CYOA involved, but the comments are entirely unnecessary and unprofessional. I can see where it would be frustrating for you, especially with how outright offensive some people can be.

[Merman Dan]

I feel your pain. I have the Asian antiaging curse. I'm 24 and still look like a 9th grader

I'm 49 but have been told I look less than 600 months old... wait... what??