I wasn't exactly implying that they played the game at the same time (server overload!) but more so commenting on a more 'global' numbers game. I've noticed over the years that gamers that do play online take it for granted (don't give it a second thought) and often assume *everyone* does, or if not then why not "they must be crazy".
Aside from all that, from my understanding 'bots', in whatever capacity, are actually rare in games in general, they should be on the endangered animals list.