Let's look at it the other way. People fantasize about going on vacation. However, when you reach the airport and hotel room, you find out the views and food are the same as if you hadn't left your home. So, which is better, flying all that way to a cruise in the Bahamas or wasting away in Margaritaville.
Ridiculous having to play for a Month when a Rook up with zero compensation. I suspect most of these players have never set foot in a chess club in their lives. It is bad sportsmanship imo a waste of everyones time. Just resign and move on