Using the "auto-bet" in Party (checking the box)..

[davehwm]

Okay, I know, confusing subject. I'm fairly new (a couple of months) to Party Poker and have held my ground much thanks to you folks and SSHE. I've been working hard on my aggression as I still feel I have a ways to go. Of course, this comes into play mostly in my actual play but I've noticed something else as well.

When I'm heads-up or three way and have a decent hand but not necessarily a great hand I've been checking the "bet" box as fast as possible (before it comes around to me) - just as an experiment. This can be tough when I'm multi-tabling. Of course, I have no way of actually measuring results but people seem to be folding more the faster I actually lay down a bet. I guess this logically makes sense but I'm just looking for others opinions on the topic.

Do you guys typically get your bets down as fast as possible? Would it ever be fair to say this actually makes a difference in having someone lay down or not lay down? Anyone have comments on creating a strong/aggressive image in general? Just looking for some comments - sorry if I sound like an idiot.