Ahoy mates!
Just finished a battle for the sea of thieves where I knew I was fighting a sweaty TDMer and so chatted him that I would sink myself to let us both get the rep quick. I light my ship on fire and drop my anchor.
Next thing I know he cannons straight onto my ship and doubles guns me and I die. I respawn back onto my ship to die again almost instantly. As I re-exit to respawn again I see my ship's 'milestones of minutes spent on fire' increase, which only happens when the fire has gone out...
When i respawn all the fire has been put out and i have almost left the map. I die one last time and come back to 'rolls on deck laughing' as my ship is blown up :(
Oh well, I have won and lost my share of battles in the sea of thieves, but it sure would be nice if players didn't purposfully remove my rep.