does this also apply to reinforcing over longer distances?

I remember plonking down a good 200-250 miles from home base and my alliance filled me up with scouts Now, this being at least 4 months old. And I was ~top 5-10 in pres in my alliance, so begs the question, if reinforcing over long range, does the bug still affect? can't quite believe ppl would be bullying over 200 miles!