So tonight I did a few bgs (Horde) and in three consecutive bgs, a merc mode alliance shaman popped bloodlust right as the gates opened, then either afk'd or left shortly into the bg. So we all have the 10 minute debuff and BL is now useless if another shaman wants to use it for us at a critical moment in the bg. Is this really what you want?? You guys think that's fair? If so, can I make an alli shaman and do the same thing? No.
Also, there are a lot of merc mode allies either afking or just not trying to accomplish anything at all. It's stupid as hell IMO to let those cheaters wreck our bgs. In addition, as a healer, it's reeeaaalllyyy hard for me to get enthusiastic about saving the life of a merc mode alli player who just spent the previous bg (as alli) focusing me, cc'ing me relentlessly, and then spitting on me repeatedly when he/she failed to kill me. These people remember players, and so do I. Mercenary mode is a wreck and should be abolished. Change my mind.