That poll has rather odd results for some questions.
Like - 51% freedom ... But I guess thats related to the most prefered difficulty level, as freedom is usually bad choice even when you play for CV on Immortal/Deity. The tenets are super awesome, I agree, but taking freedom is the easiest way to ruin your relationships with everyone usually, as the AI seem to never pick it
The thing about deity is that its completely different, and you should do things taht are not really needed even at Immortal. Stealing workers for example and skipping pretty much all wonders until modern era. So it is not that hard, but if you enjoy relaxed games deity is not for everyone.
Still, I do not understand ppl who play for years at King ... And I know ppl like that.