I don't see anything wrong with someone just learning to rotate their body on takeoff. I did that when I taught myself. I don't do it anymore so I don't believe it is habit forming. There is nothing pathetic about someone wanting to make sure that they aren't going to crash into someone on takeoff. I'm sure the guy will not be rotating all the time. Count me in with those that think it's OK when learning. Who gives a rat's ass how it looks anyway. I had one of those "experts" crash two of my planes. He had the little straw hat and an big "INSTRUCTOR" badge on it.

I don't think it's ok to stand on your head when learning inverted flight.