don't overthink it. Enjoy the stratocaster, it is a great and diverse guitar.

There are plenty of internet "experts," but take it with a grain of salt. Look at what your guitar heroes play and how they play the instrument. And, as you can see, Keith Richards plays a strat (without whammy bar) as well, he does not always play a telecaster.

By the way, I am not a strat person, but I appreciate its diversity and many of the players who inspire me to play use stratocasters.