Mary - Guía turístico en Berlín

Dear Theresa, Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately the review had to be reported to moderation for misrepresenting my work. I want to clarify some important points about the tour and your review. The tour is overwhelmingly based on historical facts. The claim that it was “30% information and 70% opinion” is an outrageous and deliberately misleading assessment. The opinions expressed were almost never my own, but rather those of well-known historians and social scientists whom I specifically name during the tour. These perspectives are carefully presented as part of the academic discourse surrounding Berlin’s history and current political context. Always multiple points of view were offered. Before the tour begins, I clearly explain in my messages and the introduction that parts of the content involve the history of ideologies and contemporary politics. I said very clearly multiple times, that this tour is intended for guests interested in these subjects. It is not a general sightseeing walk, for just any “general public”. I have absolutely no obligation to offer a mediocre tour that will please everyone. It’s stunning to me how boldly you give yourself the right to decide what should be offered for others on a free market. It makes as much sense as vandalising a pizzeria because of not liking pizza. Contrary to what you stated, I never said my business could be hurt by my “strong political views.” What I actually said is that the business may be affected when someone who does not appreciate these topics chooses to take the tour anyway. This was the situation here, you decided to treat my kind request for understanding, as an instruction to how make the biggest possible negative impact on my job and income. During the tour, the group engaged in open discussion and shared diverse perspectives. You decided to remain silent, not engage, and then left a review that seems aimed solely at discouraging future guests who might want this kind of experience. I had explicitly asked for openness and respect - for me and for other guests who value having the option of a tour like this. I welcome constructive feedback and always seek to improve, but I also expect honesty and fairness in representing the tour and the experience it offers. Best regards, Mary