One star for the parking and the waiting-room music

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What was posted

A one star review complained about the strip mall parking and the "annoying" waiting room music, with nothing about the dental care.

What actually happened

The cleaning and exam went fine, but the platform's filter buried several genuine reviews while keeping this one visible.

Impact

It is frustrating to have my rating shaped by a parking lot I do not own.

Steps taken

I flagged it as off topic and was told a customer's overall impression is fair game.

Reported impact on this provider

Reputation Damage

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