Hi there,
I am also on the hybrid mixed mode camp. However, I learnt this the hard way...there are some great EAs out there but (and it’s a big but) if they don’t keep your account safe at any given sudden mega change in a currency pair then it’s a ticking time bomb.
The EA I currently use is a true hybrid model that I have created using a base model EA...this new hybrid stops in its track when sudden huge movement happens - it basically says to me to look at what is going on and gives me the option to let it continue what it’s doing or wait until the dust settles then strike back. I am so far very happy with it and it keeps my manual trading skills in check but only needed when the EA says “hello, I need your manual eyes on this” ☺