Originally Posted by Chip

Using easy start wont make an engine harder to start when you are not using it, in fact sometimes it can make it easier to start as its quite a good cleaner of the inlet tract so in the case of carbs with sticking pistons due to gunk etc (ie a mini SU) it can actually help fix a problem.

If it doesnt start without it, its not addicted to anything, its simply not fuelling or sparking correctly.

Your view is correct, you are ignoring a problem which is getting worse, so thats why it gets harder to start without easystart.