In this grow I'm running a photo, but, I have grown auto dwarfs. Personally I'd go with LST with autos considering they are on borrowed time. If I were to super crop a auto it would be in veg. Supercropping involves injuring the plant, which will in turn divert resources from growth, vegging and or flowering to heal the afflicted areas. I super cropped this gal I got in tent now before flowering and she responded well to it, but with that said. All the leaves near the SC areas began yellowing and showing signs of stress. Personally LST on autos. But dont take my sole word on it, I'm no guru. Let others tune in and see what they say.