Some non craftable items can be dyed and as an obsessive dye monger, I know this from dying them. I love the dye feature and use it a lot! Sure it would be nice if more items were dye-able, however. I see plenty of people on my server using dyed gear so at least there it is utilized, can't speak for other servers.

They posted that they intend to add a vote kick feature but are trying to decide WHEN to add it.

Also OP, it might help to submit some of your concerns to the next Letter From The Producer Questions thread now while it is open and accepting questions.