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Old 03-16-2011, 08:23 AM   #44
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Re: Danny Snyder Forces The Washington Post to Rename “Redskins Insider” to “Football Insider”

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Originally Posted by Lotus View Post
SS, you are right that this is not a huge deal. You are right that there are many aspects of the situation unknown to us. You are right that such acts of brand protection are not uncommon.

However, the problem here is perception. When you
a) sue grandmas in a recession
b) sue very minor newspapers for minor things
c) strong arm a newspaper column which is offering your team free advertising through the use of the name

...then you look like a very petty, small-minded person.

I don't hate Snyder. But I do think he can be a petty person.
Perception seems to be the key word here.
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