In Reply to: Idle questions posted by unmasquer on June 04, 2002 at 10:34:01:
Okay, in answer to your question: I prefer playing to studying. When I have the opportunity to learn new words during a game, I take advantage of it because it somehow justifies the inordinate amount of time I spend playing Scrabble. I have no desire to be No. 1 on the Ladder (what earthly difference does it make?); I do have a fervent desire to increase my NSA rating. If I can learn while playing, regardless of the means my opponent may be using to teach me new words, then I come out ahead.