I found the "Buddy Content Only" option in the online options. Basically this allows you to play without downloading giant penis monsters if you add buddies that you trust.
If anyone wants to give their screen name so people can use your creations. Leave a message:
To add someone: Open Spore. Log in. Click the "9 boxes" to open Sporepedia. On the left is Creations, My Stuff, Buddies. Expand Buddies, and click "Find buddy". Enter the screen name.
(This all assumes that Spore website is working.)
My screen name is: KumuHonua