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For entertainment purposes ONLY?

Now I do not know about you, and I do not presume to speak for you, but I sure as heck never called anyone to be entertained..........

For that I buy a ticket to a movie or a show, hell I open a open a nice bottle of red to share with my honey.... I shop, I browse and dream ( I have become obsessed with home improvement stores, granite counter tops etc...) about what I would like to buy.

I do NOT call a reader or psychic.........

I find that term OFFENSIVE.......

And I am sure many of you who call do too.......

So what is this for entertainment purposes clause all about? Is it an excuse? Again I do not speak for others but I DO NOT read for myself or ANYONE to entertain them

I do not think that anyone that calls me to ask if their love is cheating, loves them, or is coming back has called to be entertained and I think that using that term is disrespectful, dismissive and does not validate you and your concerns and I speak for myself only, that term will never be used on my site.

Respectfully

Joan

Published Thursday, November 01, 2007 5:28 PM by DruidsGlenTarot

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# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 2:51 PM

Read the small print... KEEN is not responsible for frauds, The disclaimer is there to protect KEEN..  Your free will can do whatever it wants to, so be it..

francean

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 3:08 PM

I have done over 6,000 readings on keen in my years of readings for others. I am aware of the fine print on keen and that disclaimer.
I was referring to that statement and MY feelings about it. This is not about free will, this is about my feeling about that statement and how offensive it is to me and many others.
This is not about frauds, this is about how when people call us, they are NOT calling to be entertained, in my opinion.
I am not sure that anyone of us can judge as to whether another reader is a fraud or not since readers may connect with some and not others....
I am personally offended that readers offer to do spells,and those kinds of things, and yes it may give us a bad name but who are we to stand in judgement?
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 3:45 PM

Wanna talk about frauds and the hundreds of thousands of dollars being wasted for entertainment purpose only?

It would benefit someone better to go to the gym and work out their own problems. Hell   I could answer questions that half of these fakes hand out! Give me a friggen break!

slowmotion

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 3:56 PM

I can understand that it is hurtful and frustrating to be told that the reading you are getting is for entertainment purposes only. Not a view I hold myself personally when I read, my readings are not for entertainment. I know that when I am reading, I have a responsibility to the caller and I take that seriously. Yes, there may indeed be frauds, and also there are good readers who do not connect for everyone they read for, there are many that do their best when reading, and it is up to the caller to discern the difference. This blog is not about frauds, it was not intended to be, it was about how I feel personally about the use of the phrase *for entertainment purposes* there is a big difference between that and frauds.... one could be used as an excuse for the other......
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 4:16 PM

I would agree that it is offensive because most of the advisors here on Keen are truly gifted, concerned, people.  However, I believe that statement protects both the advisor and Keen legally in any case where the advisor is not a licensed psychologist, counselor or whatever (not saying you need to be either:-), gives advice, client doesn't like it or it doesn't work or whatever and decides to sue.  Unfortnately our society is still litigious as we all know so I'm pretty sure that's why that clause is in there...although I'm not a lawyer and don't play one on TV..LOL!

Maryann

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 4:45 PM

Yes, I am sure that is why the clause is in there but I was just speaking of my emotional response to that statement and my dislike for it.
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 5:23 PM

This will be one blog topic, Joan, that we disagree on.  With all due respect to the honest and gifted readers on Keen, I go about my readings here at Keen (and in person) as *entertainment purposes only*.  

If I can't verify something, I won't necessarily accept it as truth.  In that respect, since that information I was given isn't really usable to me at this time, I have no choice but to consider it entertainment.  

Some readers have given me a different spin on things, shown me a different point of view, and given good ~advice~; those things are ~extremely~ helpful and not considered "entertainment," but comments regarding how someone is thinking or feeling I have to classify as the "entertainment" portion. Until and unless I hear if from the mouth of the person I am asking about, it is merely a "fictional story" I am listening to (usually a good story, but.... )

:)

nova52799

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 5:27 PM

Guess what it won't be forever this way..Changes are happening and much of "old structures" will pretty soon not be needed.

I have heard through the "grapevine" that we will begin in the very near future..sooner than you think.. start seeing a movement from our 'transition' over into this "New energy" Th eNew kid in town *wink*

And.... it is called "Divine Intervention"
And... I also heard that it is not for the light hearted it is for the purest of intent.
So make sure your Intentions are coming from the right spot:)

Just adding some humor with some truth sprinkled in..Thanks for this Blog Joan..

GIFTED11

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 5:38 PM

I hear what you're saying and I certainly understand your point of view.  Most callers aren't seeking entertainment.

I've read that providing psychic readings is still illegal in some places, however, and that is another reason for the statement (in addition to protecting the company from lawsuits).

Great blog topic though!!

Monica Who

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 5:51 PM

I do believe that readers who do spell work and those type of readings personally make me nervous, and it is one of those things that in some towns one has to have a liscense to perform and this type of thing is frquently frowned upon and I can understand that. My point in referring to this statement as being personally offensive is just that I take the responsibility of seeking answers very seriously, and I do not read to entertain, I will not always be right, but I do my best to be right and I understand the concerns of the people who call me, and I have never in the over 6,500 plus readings I have done on keen, have ANYONE who called utter the words  ENTERTAIN ME :-)
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 6:18 PM

I am guessing, Joan, that most people probably do NOT call to be entertained.  The majority here probably are looking for help and answers.  I understand that when you are being serious in helping someone in need that hearing "for entertainment purposes only" can be quite offensive.  For me personally, though, I have to classify it as such.

Unfortunately, some people who call a reader really are at their wits end and hang on to every single word a reader says to them.  That clause is protecting the reader. If a reader gives a caller really bad advice and the caller actually follows it and has devastating consequences, that caller can't come back on the reader.  :)

nova52799

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 6:26 PM

As a reader I frequently speak to people who are upset and I also tell them that calling when they are upset can actually effect the quality of the information that comes up. I try to steer away from giving advice, unless I am asked and I will NEVER tell anyone what to do as I tell them that I am not qualified to do so, that is how I do things, others may differ and how they do it may work for them, I know at this point what works for me and the callers I read for.
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 6:44 PM

I was using the term reader very generally :)

(I had to learn not to hang on to every word a reader gave me -- It only happened once for me to learn my lesson.  A reader gave me some really BAD information that I took to heart.  I became very excited over that piece of information.  When I learned that it was not even close to the truth, I was crushed... dev..a..stated.  I don't care to feel that again.) :)

nova52799

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 7:04 PM

Well, I had to chime in on this blog entry.  I am really agreeing with both Joan and Nova.  I try to strike balance...TRY as I am only human.  I myself will tell people not to hang on every word.  I don't like the term psychic for this very reason.  It gives off that "all knowing" vibe. I also would not use the term "entertainment."  It's not entertainment when someone is lying through their teeth with CRAP(Fairytales)  I will never be one to act like I know it all or get all the info.  But I don't read to entertain.  I read to help in the journey of life that we are all facing.  I am very intuitive, yes...this is true...but more of the callers I get seem to be going through a lot of what I've been through.  So a "reading" as I would call it is when the Universe sends that person my way for some "intuitive guidance."  Not for entertainment.  

EnlightenedMind

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Friday, November 02, 2007 5:29 AM

Hi, I see you got a chat blog going on here. I am not trying to be negative or rude, because I don't like that posted on my blog, so I am not going to do that to others. But I am a bit confused. I realize this isn't entertainment, that it is for personal advise, is that where your getting at, and that is y u don't read, just a bit confusing conflict. I don't call other advisor's I think maybe two that I have considered friendly. If u don't read or anything, then y work on here? I am just not understanding what u posted. I go by insight and what the clients call me for. I do read from tarot cards to help determine the outcome, But it doesn't make me a bad person. What I do not like is when other advisors call me and test with vulger issues and I click the member name and they are an advisor. You wouldn't believe what some advisors come up with, but there r some that are nice. Just not sure what u mean by your blog if u can clarify it with me, Thank you

nancy  

Heart and Soul Readings

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Friday, November 02, 2007 5:49 AM

First off, we have no control over who calls us on keen. So while we may not care to be tested when we put ourselves on available anyone can and is free to call and ask us anything even if it is to test and we do not care for it. Were you referring to me when you asked me why do I work on here and not read? I do read, but I do not read to entertain people who call me, I take readings seriously, and while the entertainment only clause may be for insurance purposes some people like myself find it offensive. That was what my blog was about.
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Friday, November 02, 2007 6:19 AM

Mystical Nancy, I don't get what you are asking.  But I'll guess and say that you may have misinterpreted what is being said.  I think we do  "read."  The point is that many readers hide behind the "entertainment" only clause as a way to spread BS throughout Keen and not feel bad about it.  Anyway...that's the problem with blogs...written words can be easily confused.

EnlightenedMind

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Friday, November 02, 2007 8:33 AM

I will speak for me, As I do not "read" for the fun of it as enetertainment, Thats me! This is not "entertainment" for me when I call or seek another for consult.
I search out a person whom I know has the energy and personality that I want my energy to even be a part of.

I have news this is not a "joke" to 'connect' your energy with just anyone! You give someone permission to walk around in your energy, there has to be some trust in someone to do that. I atleast hope so.

So next time, you go to call another "advisor" make sure that you were guided to them or they seem to have a "trait" outside of feedback that stands out to you.

I would make darn sure of the person you are contacting. I know it is easy to just pick up the phone~ out of desperation~ and start dialing to get what you so want to know right now ~ Know your "advisor" before you dial ~ email them first~ Ask that person if they work with the situation you need help with. I get emails all the time ~ and I will tell someone if I work on what they need~ and I also tell them when I am unable to work with them.
Be kind and considerate and Trustworthy.
I am also blunt~ I do not beat around a bush. To string anyone along.
Much Love,

GIFTED11

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Friday, November 02, 2007 3:40 PM

I work hard for my money and when I call my advisior I do not want to be entertain!!!!!!!! I want honest truthful answers, not a bunch of lies.I call about people in my life that are very important to me and I want the truth NOT ENTERTAINMENT.
Donna

Donna2424

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Saturday, November 03, 2007 3:10 PM

I also find that term offensive hence this blog entry to voice my opinion about that term and how offensive some people including me find it.
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: For entertainment purposes ONLY? @ Monday, May 05, 2008 12:00 AM

I think the clause for entertainment purposes only is misleading and unjust, especially when it comes up after the payment is made. If the clause, "for entertainment purposes only" was visible on any spell casting website, many people would not purchase.

lisa

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