Completely agree, I had to set my favourites to the Forum List page because when I used the portal page I could see the text of posts with spoilers arrggghhh and I try not to look at the shout box now.
I just don't see the point, I want to enjoy playing this with all it's little frustrations when you are shouting at your little villagers 'Pleassssssse just do this, or that' looool
I personally couldn't believe how many people were posting on Day 1 of release 'Help Please!' Give yourself a chance! You'll find a way in the end, it's a marathon not a sprint!