I'd like to think of it as:
"If it's a legit tactic that constantly works, feel free to abuse it till you get blown up and are required to figure out something new."
I honestly don't think Noel's drives are all that amazing. Practically everyone in the game can just meaty 2B Noel's wakeup safely. Worst that can happen is you'll be forced to block 2D. Just do meaty 2B > 4B/C for option select (for characters that can revolver action that, obviously).