If an open source "better" alternative to Reddit requires users to be behind a VPN to get basic privacy, the developers or community has lost the plot.
I can see the number of votes but not who voted. This gives the impression that this information is not available publicly. However, it can be accessed by anyone on third party websites.
You should not judge someone only on one criteria. Genocide in Gaza is much much better than genocide in Gaza and poor economy, deteriorating democracy, etc.
It is made clear because there is an option to see all the votes right next to the like button. Similarly, many sites allow you to go through activity of people you follow.
No, downvotes are more important than upvotes