The problem with the post was not necessarily using Snopes as a reliable source. The problem was not following the link "More Information About This Page" at the bottom. http://www.snopes.com/lost/false.asp It is a pretty good object lesson on relying on a single source of information.
I know it is deleted, but thought you might find this interesting: https://www.freeadvice.com/news/Intellectual+Property/the-university-of-kentucky-trademark-the-word-kentucky.htm
I think your use of snopes as a reliable source was a mistake.
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Post amended to delete the Derby comment. Thank you.
DeleteI think the whole premise of the story is dubious.
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Post deleted. Fell victim to an urban legend.
DeleteThanks for helping me clean up the blog.
The problem with the post was not necessarily using Snopes as a reliable source. The problem was not following the link "More Information About This Page" at the bottom.
Deletehttp://www.snopes.com/lost/false.asp
It is a pretty good object lesson on relying on a single source of information.
I get a lot of mileage out of that Lost Legends Snopes page. Mainly with people that like to say "you cant trust Snopes".
DeleteI know it is deleted, but thought you might find this interesting:
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