The only way inflation is not bad is if it can't be abused by humans !
So in case of #Bitcoin it is hard coded, finite, and used as a way to kick start it.
Once a monetary/Money system is up and running inflation is not needed. but more important if there can be inflation it will be abused.
I agree with you except on the last paragraph. There is never a lack of benefits to have some inflation to incentivize particular initiatives. As you alluded to it, it all depends on who makes the rules. It’s unclear if #Bitcoin will ever be able to provide security for its network without inflation although if it can then, yes there would not be a need for the block rewards anymore.
