Why make it so easy for the spies?
Why must we close the clan to players who are genuinely interested in joining the clan? If a spy convinces the clan to promote to elder, then the spy wins. Why give new, untrusted members immediate access to all clan information. Perhaps this is a bigger issue for clans at constant war. We war constantly, we get people trying to spy constantly, the question is simply why can't we talk a few minutes with new members and not give full view. Why all the hate? You sound like someone who enjoys spying and just don't want it to be difficult.