Yes. We do use paper plates from time to time and I love it. Also eating on the patio is good because no table cleanup afterwards.
Discussion
Do you buy "quality" dishwasher pods?
We just have normal detergent. There's nothing wrong with the washer. She thinks it's just for sanitizing. There's no reason to run the washer if you hand wash them. There's no reason to hand wash if you dishwash unless there some particular grime stuck on which there isn't 99% o the time.