Maybe you should first ask him about his final intentions. Perhaps he planned to keep this negative for some time as a joke and then replace it with a positive...
I think I have a psychological explanation, more experienced players should give more technical details (if they agree with me).
The fact is that a fresh player with score about 2100 more dislikes a possibility of dropping below 2000 than s/he likes a possibility of jumping over 2200. So our player ...
you don't need a paypal account to use the credit card... I really don't... Elsewhere. But on this site, I don't see a possibility at the moment. Anyway, I mentioned this problem, but I could discuss it with some CC official, in pvt. In this thread, I'd like to hear as much useful information ...
I'm a beginner on this site (4 started games, 0 finished). I already (probably too early) signed up for one tournament, since I'm curious how it feels (hope I'll finish at least one game 'till August 26 :), otherwise I wouldn't have a free slot 8-[). However, I'd like to hear from experienced ...
It is clear that things happen in life. Players missing a turn shouldn't be severely punished. But it is also clear that there are a situations where missing a turn is very good move. Abusers shouldn't be rewarded. So what's a solution?
I think - a player should get his units from missed turn, but ...