i agree with u 100%, i hear what ur saying.
i like most ppl understand the benefits of a manual, but most ppl do not understand the benefits of an auto.
2 put it in perspective - i hear often "r u going 2 convert it to a manual" i would never ever hear if it was a manual "r u going 2 convert it to an auto"
the conclusion is most ppl think a manual is better, i disagree, that's all