It's part of the core functionality of MQ2 (MQ2Main). As far as being active (as we use the term), no. I wouldn't avoid it, other than doing it such that it can be seen in a passive way (such as in a group with unknown player(s) - or raid - and using HOTT, where someone might notice you targeting way out of range).
So I would call it passive, and medium risk (i.e., low risk if used smartly, high risk if you target across zone and don't care who sees you doing it).
htw