Unplugging during sync

so if my little bar in itunes for backup gets stuck and i cancel the sync through my ipod the loading thing keeps going. I was told unplugging my ipod without pressing eject is bad for my ipod is that true?

It is not good and it complicates getting the iPod operational. Typically if you unplug during syncing you need to place the iPod in recovery mode and then restore the iPod. 

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