Add note about symbols vs strings

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@@ -543,6 +543,8 @@ resources :photos do
 end
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+NOTE: If you're defining additional resource routes with a symbol as the first positional argument, be mindful that it is not equivalent to using a string. Symbols infer controller actions while strings infer paths.
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 #### Adding Routes for Additional New Actions
 
 To add an alternate new action using the `:on` shortcut: