Not until Yahoo announced vacancy of position,try to prevent applying because this will not increase the chance of getting in.
Yes, you right, but:
1) There is no sign [CFNP].
You have a point here.
2) Top saying: "They would like to hire 50 users from Member to legendary rank to help them out.", I checked Spreadsheet and there just 40 users.
yahoo just forgot to edit the OP because after the "Rate Changed" the participants decreased as well from 50 down to 40.
3) Also, I don't see any message from Yahoo where he saying to not apply before announce.
it is said even before this campaign,Managers usually point that to not apply until the open spots announced .
But yeah,it is your prerogative and rights lol..Goodluck.