Compression Vs. Fader Riding

[mixsit]

... NOW I adjust levels on the faders for most of the above and use automation to do it. That means I get a lovely, active image of things bopping up & down all over the place ...

I never use mixer view and took me a while to get that you probably mean the faders bopping around..

I was going to add from the track view- I love how the automation lines give you running record of your moves, where you've already done 'fixes and how much-
All sorts of insight into what you're hearing and why, setting right there.
Fantastic! Dial' in on the mix, set back, eyes closed (or not. Take in the results..