Now I understand,
The sophisticated users stopped entering and (I'm assuming this of course) stereotypical stoners started to come into the cult which resulted in a decline of quality in users.
I'm assuming that the stereotypical stoner is the kid that just barely started to smoke and considers himself all that even though he really is ignorant.
I think they should re-open applications and see how it goes. If that typical stoner is coming in then they should stop it. I know a few members in the cult that don't really belong in there and I know a few members not in the cult that should be in the cult.
I hope to be in the cult in the future but I guess the closed submission process is just to benefit the cult.