Autos are good for what they are, easy and fast. As far as medicine though, I think most lack in the potency category. The smell, and size have come a long way with them, but for the most part the majority are still kind of weak. There are some out there that are just about up there with photo strains, but the majority like I said are still a little low for my tastes in medicine. Now for having some smoke on hand, and saving yourself some cash by not buying (if you do) then they're great. When you think about it though, when you flower a cannabis plant, it usually takes 60-70 days. That how long it takes for an auto to flower out as well, why wouldn't you just put a photo strain in it's place in the flower area and get some real meds. I know some don't have the space for a veg, and flower area, I didn't until recently, but I still thought it worthwhile to veg out a photo for a couple of months and get a real return. Just my opinion. I've yet to grow or smoke an auto that's worth it's trouble really. I think maybe when there is a reliable auto that can yield, and also smoke as well as a photo strain, I might be switching. Peace out.