When EVE server is down/starting/VIP-mode or latest patch/update has not been fetched, the launcher should tell the user exactly that.
Now it gives false information that the user could be able to launch the game and start playing, when in reality the server is not accepting connections. Sometimes the latest patch has not been yet downloaded and/or installed, which can be found out in the log in screen as incompatible version popup. Then you have to restart the launcher to force the update process to begin.