Why didn't they do this!!?!? (What I'd change about my iPod)

Part 1 - the real (easy) beef
I've had my video iPod for about a week now and there's a few things I'd change.
The star rating system. I can set it to no rating or 1-5. So it's basically 0-5 stars. What I'd like is a negative mark for bad apples. For instance - What if I have a song that has poor quality or is missing a bit at the end?
- What if it's one of those 'secret' songs from a CD that has 9 minutes of silence. ooops, need to edit that one...
- What if I burned the CD with crossfades between songs. It sounds really messed up when I play the songs out of order...
- What if the song reminds me of my horrible ex-girlfriend and I just want to delete it from my iPod ASAP! Similarly, what if it's crap? "OMG! WHO put Milli Vanilli on my iPod!? Stupid Ex-girlfriend!"
If I could mark the file with a "bad apple" star or w/e then I wouldn't forget about it the next time I plug into iTunes.
Part 2 - Not so easy, but an idea
I've noticed something else. I can't think of a good fix for it though. When you hold the iPod in your whole palm (like if you just grabbed it from your pocket) your thumb's natural movement is right on top of the screen, not the wheel. You've got to slide the iPod up, or your thumb down to get to the wheel. Additionally, my thumb wants to go ACROSS the wheel. To put it on the wheel itself I have to move the iPod out of my palm and onto my fingers (a drop waiting to happen). Just try it now. You have to balance the iPod. You couldn't do it in space or upsidedown.
You could turn the whole layout 90 degrees, kind of like a PSP, but then it's not ambidextrous.
Part 3 - Reinventing the wheel
I'm left handed, but if I use my iPod in my car I have to use my right hand. This not only makes shifting very hard but takes a long time for my uncoordinated right hand.
I have a touchpad on my laptop and have noticed these things on the wheel and the touchpad. When you move a bunch you drag your whole finger, when you're making fine movements you're best to roll your finger.
When my on Akron Ohio's not-so-smooth (fillings fall out) interstates I notice it rather difficult to delicately roll my thumb with my uncoordinated hand. Hey, I'm driving and I'm balancing the iPod with the iTrip on it.
What if the wheel had different sensitivities? It might have them now... but what if the pressure/speed/radius on the wheel told the iPod how sensitive you wanted it? I.E. Moving slowly, more sensitive. Moving your thumb real close to the button means more sensitive (and you're right by the button to make your selection).
I'm not complainig, just brainstorming.
30GB Video iPod - A1136 Windows XP Pro Laptop
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