This is one of the most idiotic things I have ever experienced from Apple. Restricting your device to iTunes syncing or the cloud seems to serve no useful purpose other than being a right pain the arse. My mobile network speed fluctuates significantly and I often have no network when commuting. So I sync my whole library to my iPhone (4,500 songs). More @Wikipedia
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