This is not against the rules, therefore does not break any rule!
It is not a loophole!
Collecting spoils is a choice (as it stands).
Just another facet of the game.
I do not think this has ever been an issue before?
Why would it be now?
Regardless of how you play or what you think, running out of time (not collecting spoils) happens, outside of your control or on purpose.
I am sure it will send a message (to some), if the nae's have it.
Possibly revealing that there is a difference and the rule Should stand as is.
A valid strategy to be utilized in one game vs another (not, strictly a nuke issue).
This thread should supersede (in determining a possible rule change) the earlier thread (Not fair), being that a rule is a rule...fair or not is Irrelevant.