I don't notice AT that much in LD unless I'm specifically looking for it...
I think AT may be more of an issue for Strikers who rely on speed, so AT helps someone get a steadier aim on them, but as a Recon I am not really affected by it. I don't notice it, and it's not an issue unless someone shouts it out as an issue.
Also, I would like to point out that nothing stops you from turning on Auto-target yourself. If it's like an aimbot, then why not use it yourself? It's like complaining that because the screen is tilted slightly, people approaching from the south can see you before you can see them. Yes, it's a bit unfair, but at the same time it's a mechanic of the game that can be used or ignored by EVERY player.
For all the people lamenting AT, I challenge you all to play, not one, but several games with AT on. If you are suddenly getting twice the damage as normal, and massacring all that you touch, then maybe I'll agree with you in that AT should be tweaked or removed. If nothing changes, then please just forget this argument existed and never speak of AT ever again. If you get worse, then refer to AT as a handicap, not an OP aimbot.
You talk about respect. Yet you show none of it to anyone. Not even the GM's.
You need help, Feller.