Please, Please, PLEASE, Don't submit a mod app if you haven't played before that major downtime. Back in v11 i believe after that? Because many people have played for much longer, and haven't achieved staff positions. Like Me. xD
Anyway, if your new to the server, P.L.E.A.S.E. Don't submit a moderator application.
Also, if you want a good shot at moderator, here's some tips:
1. Become well known; Have most people in the server know you're name.
2. Try to make more friends then enemies; Everyone has enemies, but try to keep a good amount of friends, and have a close "crew" of friends to help you out.
3. Spend a lot of time asking people if they need help; This will increase your popularity, and also help you become more trustworthy.
- Those are just a few tips.