SE is directly to blame for the influx of AFK people not wanting to log out. The current system they are using to limit logins is inadequate. No queue, no lines, just keep trying. Until they implement a fair system to login, people are going to stay logged in to avoid the debacle. Unfortunately, there is no sure way to stop it. There are too many 3rd party programs that can simulate activity.

We will just have to wait a week for the improvements to come along to relieve the overcrowding. Until then, I recommend following suit and staying logged in yourself. If you can't beat em' join em'.