Probably a verification window would be better than teleporting you to spawn - you could always vote later, and just click "Cancel" or something. I agree that sometimes it slips one's mind that you're in the map maker world, but getting teleported every time could be a bit annoying.
I don't think there's anything wrong with being AFK. I'm sure it'd be fine if you simply specified on your application that some of your hours were spent AFK, to avoid dishonesty.
I had a little mini crisis yesterday when I logged into the store and found that the cubits I had redeemed weren't showing up on my balance! I had completely forgotten about /cubit giftcards and thought I had lost all my cubits. Thank goodness someone reminded me of the command.
But I feel that...
Nah. I think it's fine how it is. I don't see anything wrong with having one insane that's easier than all the others, it's a good introduction to the difficulty (I still can't do it lol!)
Chat protection sounds great! I'm curious about the notification sound, though... is it whenever your name is mentioned, or do you have to put an @ or something first?