Game becomes unrated when losing player quits - game sanctioned cheating?

[ToasterTwo]

I read the log in a 3 player game and it starts as a rated game.  When it becomes clear that one of the players will lose then he quits.  Bot takes over and the top of the log then changes to read that game is unrated.

Is this a bug or a way to cheat?

It is happening quite a lot.

If this is legal, let me know and I will do it too.

[jsh]

The player who resigns gets a harsh penalty on their rating.

[Stef]

The player who resigns gets a harsh penalty on their rating.

This is true, and also: both the other players are considered winners and gain rating.

After someone quits, the other players can continue with a bot, and only that continuation is unrated.

[ToasterTwo]

Thanks!