1) If person didn't leave on purpose (NetErr, computer freeze) after they log back on, if they party is still on mission/quest they can be prompted to rejoin.
I don't know is this is already been suggested, if it is then ignory it.
2) When someone leaves they are replaces with similar hench and party can go on without missing people.
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if the instance is closed on leaving neither you or a hacker can get back in