I just noticed that a time-out in a multiple-game match does not forfeit the match, but only the current game. This is arguably a good thing, since it reduces the penalty for inadvertently allowing the clock to run out. However, it may impose a hardship on other players in situations where the person timing out has no intention of continuing the match. The situation just came up in the first game of a 21 point backgammon match; assuming my opponent has left the site or just lost interest in backgammon, is it really necessary for me to wait for him to time out 21 times before recording a win? Maybe this should be a user-settable option or, at least, one that tournament directors can modify.

Oh, wait; I just did some further investigating. The system awarded me a backgammon when he timed out! So this only has to happen 7 times in order for me to win the match ;-)

I notice he has lost quite a few matches in this way lately.