Yup I know that.

What I object to here is sending my information to Apple. That's all. You can also build playlists and discover forgotten music in your library using the Smart Playlist feature without sending your information to Apple. Learn more here:

http://byronmiller.typepad.com/byron..._itunes_t.html

Ron, I really think you ought to try it out. The playlists Genius generates blow "Smart Playlists" right out of the water. Why are you worried about Apple knowing what music you listen to? Are you really a closet Abba fan? <vbg>

Honestly, David, what would that mean to my journalistic integrity if I did that now.

Apparently even people who weren't bothered by the requirement to send their information to Apple are still unhappy with the service suggesting tracks the writer already owns.

http://stuffthathappens.com/blog/200...itunes-genius/

Here's one for you paranoid freaks,,,, Maybe it could be a way for Apple to find out about all the illegal music that you have downloaded and turn you over to the internet police.

Of course, that would assume I have illegal music on my machine. Even if that were that the case, I don't see Apple playing the role of pirate police for the RIAA. What would be the upside for them for doing that?

By the way, please try to refrain from name calling. It doesn't do anything to extend the conversation.