I know...maybe I did. Apologies. I just think there has to be a good mix of obvious all out fights and a little mystery- as in, "what's setting this base off?"
Concerning spying. I don't accuse anyone of it, as there is no outright proof, and it is too difficult to obtain. But, I do not doubt that it happens.
I see it here as a cheat, on the same scale as if you were to look at your opponent's "Battleship" game board to find all his ships. Online, or on a board, same concept.