>>>Apparently they do and can and too bad for you ...
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>>>https://blog.vellumatlanta.com/2016/05/04/apple-stole-my-music-no-seriously/
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>>What does the idiot store valuable files in RW directories accessible to a kraken? Who on earth would let such crap on productive machines?
>>Noob. Should have read the contract and have a backup too. No mercy.
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>I wouldn't go quite that far - though I knew a good amount about iTunes before I started using it.
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>I like the features of iTunes - but the solution is badly implemented and I've learned it is best to run it in a VM away from everything else. Though casual users aren't going to understand the idea of creating a VM.

The guy mentions that he tries to earn a living with his music stuff. At least a backup seems to be appropriate.
I do not think that I'm going to buy a guitar and be Mark Knopfler, so why such folks think they can buy a comp and know anything? Blindly sign up for any service without checking the contract - and the rotten fruit is known to be the kraken - and complaining afterwards. If one put all eggs into one basket one have to be extra carefull?

I do not say that Apple does not give a value for the money. But one has to be carefull what is sold extra. I, personally, do not bound myself to such services at all. The music I like is on my local server, and that's it. It's nice to be old enough to no more care about new stuff. The rest I buy to my private use. If possible on a local store not bound to a corp. :)