I think Hito put it best that there's a difference between going without spoilers and going on a full media blackout.
I like reading synopses, definitely. It's just that IMO the general chat should be 100% clear until synchtube because it's supposed to be a weekly event for the gang. Seeing all the surprise and reactions is most of the fun.
Thats pretty much the root of this whole fiasco.
And this storm in a teacup could be avoided if people used the additional means of communication found on IRC.
Query, PM, jumping into another room for five minutes and then coming back.