I can see how this wouldn't be a problem for some people. It's a matter of preference. I abhor these kinds of DRM tactics though, so my options for BOTH of these games (ME & Spore) are:
1)Don't buy the game
2)Buy the game, but use a crack that will no doubt be released on or before the day of release
3)Hope one of the suits in charge grows a brain and actually decides to use Steam as a distribution method. (while steam does check your games, it does have the benefit of an 'offline mode' once they are initially activated - I REALLY hope they do this with spore)
I have no clue why they think this is going to stop piracy though. They must have no common sense. A quick look at the comments on kotaku and destructoid shows that MOST of the people that say they were considering buying it are now going to pirate it, or not buy it at all.
