Itunes is creating a playlist every time I add a folder with an M3U file in it?

I've got 130gb's of music and honestly don't feel like going in each folder to delete my m3u file. It's never done this on an import before so I'm guessing its because of the update. So now I get 60+ playlist on the side and I'm not even to letter L. What is the work around aside from downgrading my itunes?

obrien247 wrote:
....There should at least be an option to not select m3u's
However there isn't. You'll need to change you workflow. I suggest you either delete all the m3u files or use iTunes Folder Watch.
tt2

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