Have you consciously refused automated tests and only left manual checks?

Refusal of automated tests in favor of manual checks is possible in some cases, for example:

• When the project is very small and changes are infrequent.
• When there are limited resources for automation.
• If the functionality is too complex for automation or requires visual assessment.

However, in most cases, automated tests improve quality and testing speed, reduce human factors, and allow for quick detection of regressions.

If I consciously refused automated tests, it was justified by specific project conditions, for example, when manual testing was more effective or when automation was not cost-effective.