I personally kinda agree with your post, but i mean.
Fate is right with if it didnt do anything the mod apps wouldnt be there.
I made a mod apply too, but with the intention to let the players know what i can do, and who i really am.
It doesnt have any rush behind it, i dont even care if i dont get accepted now or in a year, but the only thing that will change is my age, so my apply stays valid for a long time.. So with that said, why not?