Considering that Moffat's approach to the show has been compared to Classic Who (because it's fun and scary and there's less of that emotional nonsense!), it's kind of hilarious to me how easy it is to look back and say, "No, actually, even Classic Who was willing to deal with this shit in a more meaningful way than Moffat ever bothers to."

I also think the whole "the Doctor must hold all the cards at all times" thing would annoy me less if he actually did something with the cards he was holding. It's not as if being cagey has actually helped him figure out the Mystery That Is Clara, so what purpose is served by being cagey? He's keeping his companions in the dark just for the sake of it, not because it's part of some grand plan he has brewing.