Every time we close apps, all that happens is they build up, and then there's a flood of applications whenever they open again. We tried doing a system where applications were only open for one week a month, and it didn't work because it doesn't matter when people apply, it's based on when we review them. It is foolish thinking to close helper applications to try and divert people to apply for things like architect or develop or media. The people who want those positions won't be swayed because they can't apply for helper. We have quite a few moderation staff now, but the idea of closing applications seems silly because we can just deny people. Keeping them open but denying ones we don't need still allows for us to add people when we need them. All in all, this suggestion has been denied.
