Well, it's definitely needed on m200. Needed on sm-ka. On Panic, on Balance....
Agreed, on these templates it can decide too much and trading won't solve this problem.
And in general, on any template Red already has the advantage, I don't see anything useful in paying even more for this color.
In a word — I'm for keeping RR as it is.
Regarding competing with Necropolis against Dragon Fly Hives... Have you considered the situation when both have balanced armies and Red wins due to growth?)) Or how is Blue supposed to compete in this case?))) Give 10k for the Red color on Jebus Cross!