Has Assange's argument sprung a leak?

We believe that it is not only the people of one country that keep their own government honest, but also the people of other countries who are watching that government through the media. - Wikileaks

I know the whole Wikileaks debate is, like, so last year but I've recently read a couple of interesting articles on the whole 'force for good or evil' debate that ignore the widely regurgitated arguments of whether nations should be allowed to keep diplomatic secrets and focus instead on the potential for Julian Assange's brain child to actually hinder freedom of information.

In particular, I find the below point from this opinion piece quite interesting...

Unfortunately, as Julian tries to paint the broad releases as a noble action, it ironically makes the process more secretive than ever. The fear of “leaks” will drive discussions and information further behind closed doors and off of any documented record. This will ultimately make it even harder, years from now, to gain an accurate picture about what really happened. The history will be lost as fear of leaked information forces diplomats, military planners and others within world governments to keep things “off the record.”

Julian Assange appeared in my 'Heroes of 2010' list - I am applying the innocent until proven guilty ethic to the current rape accusations - but I accept that, regardless of the outcome of any impending trial, maybe I, and the wealth of people championing Wikileaks, might still live to regret it in the long run.