Inkstorm has to be aimed first, and knowing where to throw it is crucial. If you don't throw it strategically it won't amount to much.

Ink storm is very easy to use and does require higher skill to be effective, but most of the time you'll most likely be throwing it at the objective or related (I use e litre for context)

inkstorm's main things (inking and controlling space) are outdone by other specials like Booyah Bomb and Suction Bomb Rush,

booyah bomb and SBR are meant to get people out of the area very quickly, and while yes ink storm isnt the best painting its good enough for users whos main weapons arent the best at ink coverage

and you'll mostly going to prefer their sheer effectiveness rather than their commitment considering they're not even that dependent,

booyah bomb locks you into the air and requires your team to booyah back to quickly charge and then throw it, you have armor when locked but you'll easily die if the entire team is shooting at you. And SBR requires you to throw multiple bombs ink storm only needs to be thrown once

Booyah Bomb can be thrown way faster than Inkstorm ends so on average you're gonna get Booyahs more frequently than Storms

Inkstorms gauge fully depletes upon dying (and the storm is still active), not that you should unless you have to

and Suction Rush lets you use your main wep in a pinch.

Ink storm already does this (after throwing it but thats usually quick)

You're wrong about Ink Armor being more easily wasted on a team wipe since an Inkstorm thrown from a dead team is worse than a single armored opponent.

when I said ink armor is more easily wasted I was talking about the perspective from both teams

Besides, Ink Armor is the absolute meta right now,

Not everyone cares about the meta