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The PC video game Spore has been criticized for the amount of DRM it was published with. DRM stands for Digital Rights Management and are the methods publishers of digital media use to keep their products out of the hands of those who have not purchased them. Critics have complained that the level of DRM in Spore inconvenience legitimate customers and several movements have been created to place pressure on Electronic Arts to remove the DRM from the game.ZDNet: Does DRM guarantee Spore is destined for extinction? (September 8, 2008)
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Fast Facts
- Spore uses SecuROM as a copy protection method.
- Users are only allowed to install a copy of Spore three times before having to call Electronic Arts.
- Spore has been receiving numerous 1 star reviews on Amazon.com by people criticizing the DRM.Fredbenenson.com: Spore DRM and Disorganized Activism(September 7, 2008)
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Amazon.com Response Excerpts
-In a couple of years they might very well even shut down the general activation servers, because "it's not financially feasible" to keep them running. What you will be left with is a nice, colorful $50 coaster.—Erich Maria RemarqueAmazon.com: Erich Maria Remarque's Profile
-If you're an XP user, you'll probably install the game. Then you'll upgrade to Vista. That'll be another install. Two down; one to go. Then you may need to re-install vista from scratch for any number of miserable reasons. And that will be your third strike. You better hope that you never *ever* need to change or adjust that system for any reason if you like Spore.—SCFAmazon.com: SCF's Profile
-What I really don't understand is who they think they are stopping. I would gladly hand over more than $50 to have this game without unwanted spyware wrapped as DRM. Did they stop the pirates from getting a copy onto the web? Not even a little bit. Did they stop a legitimate customer from actually purchasing their product? Indeed they did.—Amazon.com: Benjamin J. Michael's Profile
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Dear Blizzard. No LAN Support as DRM? And after DRM did so much for Spore? KTHBAI
@SQLCraftsman | July 01, 2009 08:07 PM -
A Spore expansion pack? You have to be kidding! Did they at least learn their lesson and remove the DRM? http://www.spore.com/what/ga
@slant | June 27, 2009 08:48 PM -
Hände weg von #Anno 1404! Nur 3 Installationen, dadurch zB Weiterverkauf unmöglich. Nichts von Spore gelernt? #DRM #Kundenverarsche
@SchnabelRabe | June 26, 2009 09:05 AM -
@lenteaberta o problema não é o spore em sim, mas o DRM dele que é cheio de restrições.
@rafacst | June 24, 2009 01:05 AM
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View All Spore DRM Questions (31) | Ask a QuestionWhat do you think of Digital Rights Management (DRM)? (8 Answers)I often think of DRM as a purely evil thing, but it does have some valid uses. Problem is, it's being used today in inappropriate ways, the implementors often not ... read moreIs SPORE the new SIMS? (29 Answers)Spore is not likely to gain the popularity that the Sims holds. One reason people seem to enjoy the sims so much is the human element. Its easier to feel ... read moreDo you think Amazon will drop DRM on e-books soon? (3 Answers)In 2-3 years, yes I think DRM-free books will become inevitable. Traditionally, Books and Music/Movies have handled copyright issues differently. Digital books do not suffer as much piracy issues as ... read moreHow can I make more money in Spore? (5 Answers)I had made a bundle buying spices from other planets, and just going around to different planets and seeing who would give me the best price for them. There were ... read more
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