I don't really agree with this. I know someone that runs sand dust. At first, it was just to counter root teams, but after using it they said you don't really notice how many teams run buffs. Sand Dust does alot more then just remove root, it removes all buffs. That is a big hit to any team, not just root. My server has alot of Iruka/Mabui/Konan teams that run around for the shields to get their team into round 2. Being able to make those ninja pointless is huge.

However, I run a root team, and it is something that can ruin my day. Only real problem with it is I run a stop in slot 2 or 3, and most windmains are in slot 3 or 4, meaning they don't get it off. But when my friend puts their wind main to counter me (slot 2 or even slot 1) it does really ruin your team when you are running ninja that need those buffs to do any real damage.