Re: [H] Strong recommend

[Veech]

I don't think auto-update is optional in Team Fortress 2.  If you don't 
update, you're not connected to a server.

4. Autopatching is FORCED, not optional, so if a current update is crap 
you have to take it rather than waiting for it to be revised.

Not actually correct.  You can turn on the auto-updates in the game 
properties.