I commute on a, conventional geometry, e-bike and recreational ride on a, non-e, recumbent. Both have advantages for their intend use. The fist important thing to get over is that it is not "cheating" nor is it something only for the old or disabled. It is just another way to have fun on a bicycle.

I have had motorcycles, a moped, and an e-bike. An e-bike is nothing like a moped or motorcycle. As stated, I use an e-bike for commuting, it is a simple kit; as such, it brought my 43Lb bicycle up to 51Lb (do note, that is fully ready for work weight, not bare bicycle weight). What it does is takes the edge off the, frequent 15-30mph winds.

I can see the same thing with touring. I am working on a long range touring trike. I am tinkering with a small assist. First the solar panels should provide some sort of sunshade. Second, the assist should (based on a few power level experiments) make it feel like it is unloaded.

It really comes down to what one considers fun. Some people like the feeling that they struggled for, and won, every mile. Some people like to pedal along and see the countryside. Neither is wrong, it is just a different game. Both are on bicycles; but they want different things.