In Touchpad automatically depressing when chassis flexes, this issue is actually solved, it’s the pad rubbing against the case. Apple’s taptic engine, although it feels nice, it is highly proprietary and took many years of development. Unfortunately, Framework is still a new company, and they don’t (AFAIK) have the resources to develop.
I agree that a glass bezel would make the fingerprints easier, but then you couldn’t replace it. One of framework’s fundamental concerns is with consumer repair-ability. The bezel, if you didn’t know, can do this (From IFixit video):
Video link: https://youtu.be/AV2umY3R0vw?t=208
Mine is batch 6, and I have no such problems with the hinge. I can hold the display at 90 degree angles, both forward and back, and it won’t move, unless i give it a good shake. This might be remedied by replacing the display hinges, sometimes manufacturing tolerances work against the consumer.
Hope you can find some fixes!