can
be strategic. Examples: if the lynch is between yourself and someone you believe to be a stronger role...or if you're scum who's obviously going to be lynched and want to minimize the information gathering of the town.But I've never personally done it and have put people on my "never to play with again" for doing so without an obviously good reason. I agree with you, Stoofer -- if one truly feels as though (s)he can't continue in a game, ask for a replacement. But even
that
shouldn't be taken lightly as it's a stress on the mod and the others (since part of mafia is playing/reading the particular players).