Why does the Ipod software automatically create new On-The-Go playlists?

[Remedial]

Okay, here's my dilemma. I'll add a whole bunch of songs to my on the go playlist. Now, if I connect my Ipod to the computer, add new songs to the library, then go thru those songs and add them to my playlist by holding down the center button, the software automatically creates a new on the go playlist.

Why is this? Can I disable this feature. It really sucks having 2-3 playlists with all my favorite songs split between them.

Also, is there a way to add songs to a playlist from within my Ipod library within Itunes? Like, I was thinking that I could just right click on a song in the library and select a playlist that I wanted to add it to. Doesn't look like this is possible. Am I going to have to add the song from the source (DVD data disc)?

Thank you.

[solipsism]

What you are doing is exactly what that iPod function is desgined to do. Read the article below for clarification.

http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/mac911/2005/02/onthegogo/index.php

The easiest way to add songs to your iPod via iTunes is to use a drag-and-drop method. If you create a playlist first, you can then drag-and-drop all the songs you wish to the playlist. They will also be orgainzed and available like all your other songs in your iPod if you scroll though the artist/album/song lists.

If you already have songs on your iPod that you want to add to an existing playlist, merely find the songs within the iPod via iTunes, and then drag-and-drop onto the playlist.