This is a really dumb question but I can't find the answer on Google so forgive me.

I own a 2017 Alienware monitor and 2021 Dell curved gaming monitor. I did not realize LCD conditioning even existed until recently but the 2017 model now looks like it did when it came out of the box.

My question is, am I shortening the life of the monitor by using it, or are there any other downsides to using LCD conditioning?

Thank you.