Jack, you imply wrongdoing where none exists. I know you requested to have your own base moved because you felt it was harming gameplay, and that was noble, because you considered the greater good. It doesn't mean that other players, who were well within the rules, are doing the wrong thing by not voluntarily moving their bases.
I understand your point about incurring anger over a lack of reward for those who have moved their bases voluntarily, but I can't recall any particular request from a Community member to have their base moved, that didn't receive at least the 'reward' of being able to upgrade their Core, given that they were now out of a mineable field.. However, it's been awhile since I served, and I'm not privy to the particulars of each individual base. My empathy for base owners is simply kicking in here and I'd hate to lose out on valued members of the Community with this rule change.