Well, I take your point as valid but knowing a bit more enables me to be more in control (not a real control, but apparent), and some of us like that. Its a matter of perspective, some applicants like to talk about apps and be updated all the time (most of the guys on the forum actually, they wouldn't be here if not), some just like to see and wait (in my subfield there are several "guests" who from time to time post updates on the result page but don't interact in the forum.
I just believe this forum is the kind of place that makes this waiting time more endurable, you know you're not alone, get a sense of belonging that is usually good.