I wish there was some way for you, as the mod, to be reviewed before you "app" new people. Not to say that I don't think you can handle your characters, or the amount. And I realize that as mod you get that privilege of not having to app, but at the same time it does seem a little unfair. Especially because lots of apps that Kiseki gets isn't just you deciding if they're in/out, but rather you ask for input from the other muns.
So I'm not saying that you should have to write up an app, but maybe if there was some kind of review board (for lack of a better word) before you picked up new people? Maybe just something as informal as a poll (anonymous or otherwise)?