[bewitched]

IMO, each version of iTunes has become clunkier and more difficult to use. They don't want you to import your music. They want you to rebuy it through them.

My beef with them has always been a simple one: they can remember your purchase history for all sorts of things like unhelpful "recommendations", they are able to "helpfully" remember your purchase preferences (VISA, MC), they can store your library...but if your computer crashes or you buy a new one, they suddenly are unable to provide you with backup? pfft.

Furthermore, you can put your iPod on what, 5 computers? But if something happens to one of your 5 computers, you have no way to unauthorize that computer which means you cannot sync your iPod with a new computer.