From my post here
http://forum.cubers.net/thread-4354.html after the talks that me, rocky, and blood have been having, we have decided to make the app process shorter by setting a specific time limit on each step of the process, so it wont be as long or as randomly long as some of the apps have been thus far.
Applicants that are too inactive during the process will be receiving a one weeks notice before we decide to close on an app or not, depending on if we receive a response to the notice or not..
& the change for probationary members can be found in that section of the forums if the future / applicants make it that far.
Also were hoping this change will make it more comforting to the new applicants and future members.
Idk if we will be sharing more or exact time details, but just know that it will be shorter from now on.