You guys bring worthless shit into the equation. Vouches should not matter, 'cause people like Necromancer have contributed quite a lot to the site but have not traded much in the market. Referrals, join date or post count should not matter either. These things mean shit. Plznate has only been here for a few months but look at him. He's achieved OMM, UE and will probably even become a moderator in the future (hey I'm just predicting here).
The idea of an application is good. A minimum requirement should be set (for RS stats) so that only high levels may enter. If anyone does not meet the requirements and still posts an application, he or she will be infracted and have his thread deleted. These applications will be similar to OMM applications. You must state why you think you would make a good official verifier and some other stuff. And like OMM applications, a recommendation from an existing moderator or official guide verifier must be required.
A fee must be charged for verification. This is their time you're wasting. If your guide is found to be not genuine, a report will be filed against you by your verifier. If it is genuine, well, you're good to go.
I haven't clearly thought about what I said. If you find any flaws or questons or whatever, post away.