I'm the person who suggested closing apps till the pool is less deep so that new people wouldn't have to apply and then wait such a long time before any turnaround, so. Yeah, I suppose I agree with this.

Considering that old players have an even longer wait for new characters than new players do, though, since new players are generally prioritized first -- I still don't see how it's any more exclusive than what current players are willing to deal with to add new ic blood to the game, and new players are absolutely welcomed once in.