Well yeah, a tick desert falcon does hurt, but so does getting launched (even as a heavyweight) because of instant max launch height. Getting HiC thrown is very bad, but I just personally get very annoyed when I am HiC launched, because it means a very risky move became a very bad read. Of course it happens all the time online, even when throw punishing. I don't stop throw punishing tho, but I do consider that Rachel needs to make the opponent hesitate first to even try tick throws. I haven't yet reached the part about making opponents hesitate...IDK, maybe it is just me, but attacks seem to dominate in DOA and mixing in throws w/o punishes or counters just seems that risky unless you KNOW the opponent will freeze up.
At the end of the day you're better off just listing her best moves, launchers and SDS and not trying to discuss what is the best way to play this character, because there is no character specific way. That is all.
I get what you're saying, but you do realize which thread you're in, right? There are threads for each of those; this happens to be the strat thread, and AFAIK general techniques are still considered as part of any strategy game (basic or not). Everyone is entitled to explore diff Rachel strats, and it actually seems like ppl here play Rachel in slightly diff ways. I don't think anyone should be discouraged to explore strats and share findings, which is what will probably end up happening with this thread. But it's still ok.
Best launchers, frame data can all be explored in other threads, and even then that kind of data is pretty cut and dry. 7P, 9K, 4H+K, 214P, etc. are known launchers, and the rest is just general "beginner Rachel" stuff, including her frame data. It can still be discussed, but there is a more important question to answer. To launch, you need to hit, and to hit, you need to find ways to open an opponent. The question in this thread is how to hit, with Rachel's weaknesses, so that she can be a more solid character. I don't see a problem with discussion at all; worst case scenario, someone learns something.