Folks, it IS possible to hide the Shoutbox if you don't want to see it.
Bin.Go. It's just an added feature. Some people use it, some don't. Those that don't, and don't want to see it, can minimize it in the top right. If it's going too fast, you can disable refresh until you catch up. I do this a lot. It's also new to a lot of people since only a chosen few had access at CU. The newness might wear off in a while, but it still serves a purpose. ...like at 2AM when people are drunk and just want to talk shit.