The GB operator isn't necessarily a tool to just play the cartridge versions of games on. It's also a tool used to edit and manage save files, export and import data and even to mess with game files on. To say using this tool or the GB operator as a means to eliminate rom files is so... Silly. It's a complete regression in thinking when it comes to where we're at in video game preservation and archiving.
Whether you have a PC, Mac, or Steam Deck, the Epilogue SN Operator can turn most computers and handheld gaming devices into a Super Nintendo that can play games on original game cartridges, eliminating the need for ROM files.