Of course it's a convenience thing. He wants a blue name to match his set.

In my personal preference. I like it, but prefer the normality of everyone having red names unless being some sort of administrator in a department more.

Even if everyone having blue names, it just doesn't sit right.
For instance, my set up is black and white. I prefer neutral colors. A black name would look best with mine. Yet, it shouldn't matter. I should just apply for clan mod if I want that.

In which, I think this may be why you applied for SMod in the first place.