I was told, many years ago, that the easy start burns to fast/hard/something, and destroys compression by damaging the valve seats, etc? Just a though, which could suggest why the engine 'could' become 'addicted'? I dno, when i was younger it made sense... I watched someone start an old diesel tractor once, a trick they used (requires 2 people or very long arms) is cover up the air intake with your hand, making a good seal, then get your mate to start cranking it on full throttle, then after a few cranks to quickly remove the hand.
And is it recommeneded to de-coke ones engine as above?!?