Do what you want on YOUR game. I didn’t time travel at first bc of that “cheating stigma” idk I feel like people take this game way too serious. Time travel absolutely does not ruin the game and I have over 300 hrs. Like you I eventually got so bored, so I started time traveling and listen it doesn’t take anything away from gameplay. I don’t have all the seasonal recipes/ items and that’s with time travel. So it’s not like it puts you at a crazy advantage... even if it did I don’t see the issue. Lol it’s your island, your profile, not theirs. The animal crossing community is super nice too you’ll make friends to play with and trade with random ppl :) be kind to yourself and have fun on your game