Say what you will about Judi, she certainly is one of the most talked about readers out there and inspires some super interesting, and divisive, discussion!
Based on my experience, I think she's definitely gifted, has days when she's better than others, AND possibly dangerous because I agree she seems to embellish a fair bit. I have no idea if she knows she's doing that or not... and I don't get any negative vibe from her, TBH, I almost get the opposite. She's someone I will still call but very rarely (I've talked to her 3x in 3 years). I just get a sense of when she might help me, and aside from the first call with her, that's been the case.
I do think it's interesting that, even if it seems like she's acting or slipping into an exaggerated persona, the reading she gives is pretty specific to the person. She has never mentioned sex with me, for example, and the POI I have called about and I are not sexually involved but have a more emotional and spiritual connection. Her channeling reflects that. And her language is similar to what he'd use, and she has hit on specific details of the situation too, such as a move and living situation, other people involved... without me telling her.
It's just so unfortunate she adds in so much stuff that is wrong at times. Again, I don't know if she realizes it... and I know others will be quick to say she is aware and a con, but I do agree that it makes her a bit unreliable. That said, I'm not sure who is reliable!