I must disagree with you. For one, sites do not host Gnutella. Each piece of software (node, client, whatever) acts as a server and a client. There are no centralized servers that handle requests and download management as Kazaa does. These "supernodes" make perfect targets for the RIAA and other organizations. If they are shut down (either by force or by court ruling later on), the network will gone- just like that.

When you say that LimeWire is just the same as Kazaa because of router.limewire.com, gnutellahosts.com, or other similar services, these are nicer luxuries in network connectivity, but can be forfeited. You can still connect to the Gnutella network with discovered hosts.

As for Kazaa charging users for downloads, check this out. Quoted from their FAQ:

Q: Why can I not find MP3 files with a bit rate of more than 128 kbps?

A: We are currently discussing with European collecting-rights organisations with the objective to make an agreement in which KaZaA members will be able to pay a flat monthly fee for a "Music subscription" and be able to share and download music from commercial artists legitimately and at full CD quality. Until that is in place you can only find MP3 files that are of maximum 128 kbps, which is slightly under CD quality. We ask for your understanding on this issue.

Don't believe me? Go here and see for yourself:

http://www.kazaa.com/index.php?page=help# can't I find MP3 files with a bit rate of more than 128 Kbps?

This illustrates that the Kazaa service is regulated, filtered, and censored by a selective process with no set rules or regulations. In other words, unconstrained control over what you find on the Kazaa network.

Gnutella is not and never will be regulated.

Spyware may not bother you, but it certainly does bother others, including myself. Just because you don't have your name given out doesn't mean that they haven't invaded your privacy. It's not like I have anything to hide, but I, for one, do not want to be studied, classified, archived, categorized, or serialized as if I were a statistic and not a human being.