AVID:Requests for Comment/Make editing apply-only

I know this sounds bad but hear me out. I think applying to be an editor would cut down on blank pages, edit warring and general edits that should not be on pages. Wikipedia is known for not being the most reliable source of information, largely thanks to anyone being able to edit the wiki at any time. We also allow anybody to edit pages, and this can often result in the aforementioned annoyances that often plague the wiki. I feel like making it so you have to apply to be an editor would benefit the wiki a lot.