OP's post is a bit melodramatic. Overall though, I agree.

It was to be expected unfortunately. Shadowbringers brought in alot of new players and Endwalker is just the cherry on top.

Currently on my server, Spriggan, even around 9 PM you hit about 5000 players sitting in queue. All the excitement I had is gone by now. I'll still enjoy the expansion but it's a bummer indeed.

For the drones that defend this unfortunate situation, keep in mind people have families and work, they don't have the time to dedicate their daily lives to logging in before peak time. You may be aware of a wound, but the realization it will close doesn't ease the pain in the slightest.