I do not see any benefit to using an auto-responder. Perhaps it is because as a leader I prefer to be more one-on-one and personal with people. My goal is to talk to my affiliates and find out their strengths to see how I can help them apply them to SFI. If I used auto-responders I do not feel I could be as effective of a leader as I am. SFI requires that personal touch, keep it real and it helps to motivate your affiliates.