In my opinion, rules regarding POB placement should also be enforced retroactively. Disappointingly, this was never done since the rule was implemented which means the bases that caused the rule in the first place were never affected by it. Nonetheless, I don't consider POBs itself in fields uncounterable. A cloak is all the preperation you need. The bigger problems arise once there are weapon platforms. Yes, the fields will be moved further away from NPC bases. Everything in regards to POBs is for the administration to decide, I have no influence over that.
No need to turn this into a feces-flinging-contest, each of you. Take it to PM if you insist.