Yes, freedom is the foundation of the platform, but also transparency is a foundation of most of the blockchains.
The tranfers, votes, etc, affects the community as a whole, and that kind of data must definetly by transparent.
Personal infos, and anything that could create a situation that can directly harm a person should be kept private, but actions that affect the community as a whole must always be transparent.
RE: Steemit Forum #1 - "Free Steemit" Open discussion