Talk:The Client List (TV series)

I almost hate to mention this.
I almost hate to mention this, because it is funny and there is a lot of truth in it. The last sentence of the Article claims:


 * States also have wording in the laws that state the words "massage" and/or "massage therapist" may not be used by anyone who is not licensed by that state in marketing or self-claim.

Sigh.

TheLordSayeth (talk) 14:28, 11 February 2012 (UTC)

States vary in this, and in some states massage is not a licensed profession. In Texas, where this show takes place, massage *is* a licensed profession, and requires a 500 hour course of study and passing an acceptable national or state exam http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage/mt_apply.shtm. The lead character in this show states that she went to massage school, and does so in a way that implies she graduated. Presumably she passed the exam as well. Presumably the business has its own license. None of that would pose any legal problem. The problem (legally) of course, is that the law does not allow "sexually oriented businesses" to hold a massage license (http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage/mt_aineligible.shtm )and, among other things, prohibits performing massage in clothing designed to arouse http://law.onecle.com/texas/occupations/455.202.00.html. --Ajasen (talk) 00:48, 10 April 2012 (UTC)

Controversy
I'm wondering if the controversy section this should be included. First, is Change.org consider a reliable source? It seems like a few other sources have reported on it, but the there isn't a ton of detail (and none are included here). Second, is this notable enough to be included? It says they have 1,300 signatures, but I'm not sure that this is notable enough to be included in a Wikipedia article. This is unfamiliar territory for me, so I thought I'd post the question here. Thoughts? --TravisBernard (talk) 23:41, 23 February 2012 (UTC)

It's the people with the petition trying to get noticed. It has been removed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.226.18.25 (talk) 17:11, 9 April 2012 (UTC)

The two largest professional organisations for massage therapy in the US (American Massage Therapy Association, and the Association of Massage and Bodywork Professionals) have both registered complaints about the show. AMTA interviewed on CNN, AMBP statement to Lifetime calling for cancellation. Note that while these two organization represent many massage therapists (ABMP claims 80,000), their members are likely to hold diverse views about the show. --Ajasen (talk) 00:59, 10 April 2012 (UTC)