Clearly there's a misunderstanding here. Call it a "library" or a "folder containing music files" or whatever. The crux of the story, as related to me, was that iTunes gave the user NO CHOICE before deleting the files. Restoration techniques are irrelevant, the issue is that the user found themselves in a situation that they had NO control over, and it cost them time and effort to recover.
Look man, you asked me to relate these stories to you, which I did, and now you're getting all high and mighty on me for some reason. I just want to remind you that these are NOT my personal experiences, these are just stories related to me by my mates. Giving me troubleshooting info is pointless, I'm not the user.
It's still simpler if those steps don't have to be taken at all. What is the purpose of having to reset the iPod anyway?
key word; "restriction."
I don't, but that doesn't deny me the opportunity to voice my opinions.
Why should buying music online be ANY different to buying a CD at a store?
Quite simply, it SHOULDN'T be any different, but it IS.
niftydog