OP- I understand what you’re saying and where you’re coming from, but I think it’s also important to understand that bitcoin is first for foremost designed to be digital cash, meant to pay for things. I personally believe that it’s important that bitcoin be used as a means of currency as that gives it more value, legitimate utility.
I agree Bitcoin should be used for payment in order to establish and make its economy strong. If Bitcoin isn't used as it is intended to be, then the foundation of Bitcoin will be weak and will always be a subject of manipulation and speculation.
So personally I feel no different spending it or traditional fiat.
Same here since I also look at Bitcoin as a mode of payment. Besides it is my own little way of supporting the Bitcoin economy. Use Bitcoin as payment so that merchants will continuously use it as an option to pay for their goods and encourage more merchant adoption.