EA/Maxis have completely ignored their "tech support" spore forum section since it's creation. No statement, no support, nothing.
Known major bugs:
* Random crashing (primarily in the Space Stage)
* The bug related to the DasmX86Dll.dll file and the WINMM.dll file
* SPORE not loading upon startup
* Unable to download user content
* License Server Issues
* Graphical Glitches
* Mobile Graphics Card Issues (Even supported ones)
* Possible SECUROM issues
* Public Content / Buddy Sharing issues
(Please add to these as you see fit)
It should be known that these issues are affecting a VERY large amount of customers - this isn't one or two people, as you can see by the current forum activity.
Buyer beware - if you purchase spore, there's a large chance that it will be completely unplayable. If you're using a laptop, consider Spore an impossibility. No support or statement has yet been offered by EA, or Maxis.