I can't imagine it being a problem as long as you keep using that felt mat on top of the platter. I wouldn't do what's being described with an acrylic or other hard material for fear of the micro scratches that would be the almost certain result.
Placing your record on a spinning turntable.
So, while listening to some music with a couple of friends, I was immediately chastised for placing an album on a spinning table. Now mind you, I have a VPI table with Umami Red cart and a felt top. Having over 2000 LPs, I was surprised to hear his argument.
Has anyone heard of any studies or concerns that placing a record on a spinning table is detrimental to the album?