1. For me there is no need to change the resolution of video. Therefore I would like to use the original resolution on DVD.
2. I personaly prefer use quality based encoding, that the whole video has the same quality and not bigger quality on slow sceneas and smal quality on "high speed"/dynamic scenes.
3. For me it is not allways necessary to change the audio stream (if the source is already in "correct" format).
4. In some cases I do not like to degrade/cut down any audio quality (like music DVDs).