I was just coming here to post this.

There should've been an AFK boot measure put in to begin with. But if they are so unwilling to do so (which they've stated that they are) at least do a rolling restart once a day. I don't care at what time. Timing is going to be an issue for this game no matter how they do it. But it needs to be done.

As for people with automated login processes, sure, there are people who can do it. But I highly doubt it is widespread.