A score only moves ratings at full weight once the people who played it confirm it. Unverified self-reports carry close to zero weight.
That cuts both ways: you can't invent results to climb, and you can't quietly dump scores to drop before an event.
A rating is only worth as much as the results behind it. Confirmation, an adapting confidence band, and venue trust keep d1R honest without locking anyone in.
Can someone fake matches against me to change my rating?
No. Unconfirmed results carry almost no weight, and you can dispute anything you don't recognise before it ever counts.
If a strong partner carries me, does my rating jump?
No. When the rating gap between partners is large, the result is dampened (Cayman Protocol Rule 3), so a carry can't inflate you to a level you can't hold on your own.
Can I pay to reset or boost my rating?
No. Ratings can't be purchased or reset for a fee. Your number moves only with confirmed results, so nobody can buy a higher rating.
I've improved a lot — am I stuck at an old rating?
No. Your rating keeps adapting as you play, and a confidence band lets it move faster when your recent results say it should.
Does entering low scores help me sandbag?
No. Self-reported scores nobody confirms barely move your rating, so dumping results doesn't quietly lower it.