I like this thread, now I don't have to waste my time with spies, lol.
Well about stealing minerals, someone had about 145, I attacked with 15 turns and stole about 74 I think, then i attacked again with 15 and I think I got like half that or 30 or something (which is like half).
Its good for me, but I don't know if you'd consider taht good for the weaker players.
Flaming_x, anytime you get money I'm gonna kill you.
Beer, you don't have second highest defense you got highest, I know you have more than me and I've got alot and it says I've got 1st, I think the thing is just a little off. Unless you sold some of ur defense, hm, I guess I'll have to spy somemore.