I also, rarely find a need to peep into the recycle.bin. I would, however, would comment that it is probably bad advice to delete directly, rather than use it. The recycle bin, full or empty, is taking up infinitismal resources.
I would say, with confidence, that it is a very thorough and careful user who has never deleted something that he later regrets.
However, what posters do with their computers is of no concern to me, I merely offer help for the problem in hand, when I am able. In the case of this thread, the OP has stated his opinion and , I think, no longer has much interest in this thread.
Lot of "Dudes" cropping up on this site. I thought a Dude was a person who dressed well for the part but kept falling off a horse!