I don't think they'll bring back applications. It's better to monitor behaviour rather than take on board just what people have said in an application.
Yeah, as @ADAMATOR1234 said, it's unlikely we'll open staff applications again. There are, however, a few people who we've been considering offering a staff position.
Especially as a lot are inactive a lot. It is better this way though as people just lie in apps a lot.
Yeah, but if you have a problem it could take up to a day on the forums to get a reply from staff. Or possibly, no staff will see it which means you wopulent ever get a reply.
If you properly report such a problem, a staff member will guaranteedly see it eventually. One day for a reply isn't really that long; I emailed the support department of a clothing company three days ago and still haven't gotten a reply, and even that isn't a reason for one to complain.
Well if there are players online you can always see if they know what to do. (Obviously depends on the problem.) And I emailed paypal 2 weeks ago and am still waiting D: Anyway I don't want to get off topic.
As far as I know, Collin and the top few are hand selecting certain users to become Helpers. You are only given this chance if you express the abilities and qualities of a Helper in-game and/or on the forums. Asking to becoming a Helper decreases your chances. I would have choose the hand selecting process over reading an endless amount of applications.