How do I get past the iTunes Store registration?

At this time I do not want to register for the iTune Store. However, when I connect my iPod Nano I can't get past the Store requirements for registration. I have already registered my iPod.
Pressing "Not now" and "Skip this step" are ignored.
I just want to manage my music via iTunes but I am being prevented from doing this.
I have never made any purchases from iTunes Store.
Grateful for any help.
John Slane

I think I may have "solved" the problem myself -- or at least have got a work-around.
Before plugging in the iPod, disconnect yourself from the internet. Then the management of the iPod menu, playlists and whatever can proceed via iTunes without stupid and unwarranted interference from the iTunes Store!
What really hacked me off was the requirement from iStore that I give them my credit card number before I was allowed to complete the "registration" process. That I wasn't prepared to do, and why should I have to?

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