Totally agree with all that you said. There definitely is some snobbery still although I see a lot of established artists now are using acrylics. David Hockney, Kerry James Marshall, Claire Tabouret, and the likes... so that gives me quite a confidence in the medium.
Though I do my best to properly make my works with the right medium and store them properly so they are preserved and can last longer.
I needed to change my painting order a little and i find things that need a long blend time
Are you using acrylic mediums as well? My favorite is a slow-dri medium hahah although it doesn't last as long as oil but gives enough time to blend.
My favorite medium has always been oil, it's just recent that I changed into acrylics to see how if I can substitute it with oils but I can see why not use both at some point.