There are levels to privacy right? So while you are correct that using change addresses isn’t going to fool the FBI into thinking you aren’t holding funds, it might fool the casual observer. There are downsides to using change addresses too when it comes to backing up funds. For most users I think the simplicity of using a single address would probably be advised.
I agree, but I just don't agree that its worth how much more you end up paying in fees over time.
In my case, anyone with block explorer could see where my funds were ending up, it didn't take the FED.
The fact that it has become a norm and forced on the average user is insane. But of course the average user is just going to be sticking to exchanges anyway.
But this is going to scare them away from using own wallet.. 99% of the bitcoin wallet apps don't even have the option to turn this "feature" off.
If you have hundreds or thousands of dollars in bitcoin for example, but have been sending $10 - $50 here and there for example... then come back and send all your bitcoins somewhere you'll find out your bitcoins have been spread across many different wallets now just from spending bitcoin (not receiving because you can have funds sent to same address, this doesn't stop change addresses from spreading your funds over time)