There I said it!
I so appreciate the auto shut off feature on my iron. This morning I started to iron some pieces for my quilt in process. Had it face down and got distracted....for hours! Went back in hours later, iron shut off. I thought it may have scorched the ironing board but it was not even hot. I know tons of you have issues with auto shut off but for me, I would rather deal with some inconvenience than lose my home and pets. I would feel horrible beyond belief if something happened.
So there I said it. Things happen, and the auto shut off is a real safety feature.