Also suggesting that people play other game modes makes no sense; if a person needs a moderator they can find them using /staff. As long as the applicants know the basics about each game mode they are fine.

I disagree, sorry. It does make sense actually. If they aren't familiar with the gamemodes they might not be able to help someone out. "Basics" doesn't always help.

The "basics" were always enough for me to be able to answer players' questions on every game mode.

Dude it's just my opinion.