How do I stop Itunes from adding songs to my library?

Is there anyway to make Itunes not automatically add songs to my library upon retrieving them? The second I download a song onto my computer, Itunes automatically adds it to the library. Is there a way to turn this off, or a place I can download to that Itunes can't access?

Soulgazer,
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If you are downloading from another website, the behavior is controlled by a setting in your browser. For example, if you use Firefox, go to Options > Applications and make sure that the MP3s are set for "Always Ask." By doing this, the songs will be downloaded to your computer, but no action will be taked until you do something manually.

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