I disagree.

I use a starter virtually every time I start an engine, and I always "choke" or "prime" the engine before I engage the starter (on first start of the day). Have never had a problem. (I use the finger on the muffler method of priming, much easier than finger on the carb and just as effective.)

You really have to flood the engine to cause 'hydrolocking', and I don't prime my inverted engines more than three or four prop flips for that reason.
Dennis-