Rolling circle,or going round in circles,
From my experience those with an IMC mainly use it to get above a thin cloud layer to fly on top, I do not know anyone who uses it to fly up and down the country in IMC without radar cover, or plan to do so.
I think the difference here is that holders of an IMC who fly LOCALLY will use it for getting above the cloud.
I think you have the impression that holders are flying 100 miles at a time in thick cloud. I do not think this is the case at all.
Those of us who have an IMC rating: I wonder how many who are stating they use radar all the time actually DO for short stints in cloud! Not much honesty going on here me thinks!
It is easier to go with the crowd than state what is actually happening and be slated for doing so........
Happy flying