I get crucified for this position, but benefits attached to the totem to me remains an inherent nerf so long as anyone can “dispel” out “buffs.” They can’t be dropped during a stun, and anyone class can take them out.
Totems are thematic to shaman, so fine to keep them, but unless an ability is benefitting others, it shouldn’t be a totem (imo). The trade-off should be Powerful Group Buff-Anyone can dispel. Sadly, it’s menial buff to only you that anyone can dispel.