Is it bad to leave ipod in the dock

I have a Belkin dock that connects to my receiver. It also charges my ipod. Is it bad to leave it in the dock for extended periods? Afraid of battery issues etc.

No.  That should be just fine.  See this article for more details and information regarding your iPod's battery.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA26689
B-rock

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