So why do people hate the dreaded Spore DRM (or any DRM) again?

[theRepublic]

Gamerace said:
Spore is exactly the type of game I'd play (or imagine I'd play) for many years. In that case, just the odd re-install of Windows due to virus or simply cleaning out the clutter will cause me to hit the 3 install limit. Add new computer. Plus I'd want one copy on my laptop and one on my home PC - both are for my personal use.

Secondly, this eliminates being able to sell it used (or often even give it away). That's good for the publisher yes. But what if your car had a set limit of owners? Or your movies only allowed itself to be played in 3 dvd players over it's life? Or a book could only be read 3 times? Would that normally affect you? No. Would it if it was a favorite movie/book? Hell yes. It's a stupid pratice especially since it's not stopping piracy one bit.

This is the real issue.  I bought the car, or movie, or book.  I am allowed to let anyone I want borrow it if I want.  I can also sell them if I want.  This DRM is designed to stop that.  Even if it doesn't cause me any practical problems, it is wrong on principal alone.  I don't care if I never reinstall more than three times, I should be able to if I want.

SecureROM is a whole other issue, and a load of bullcrap I don't want on my computer.