learned and found out that this DRM SecureRom is a front for a more nefarious plan. It's not for software piracy.
Spore was already cracked and with a pirated release before it officially came out for the public.
According to current CEO of EA John Riccitiello it will be the start of Rent-TO-Own gaming and buy as you go for more content and features. You get the bare bones game. DRM is in place for tracking and activitation too. Including for the Mac and Linux too

Browse and look at the customer reviews over at Amazon.com

Don't buy this game!
Boycott EA and Maxis!