So up to this date there effectively was no counter. Except of... like... hiding until the MOTF pops up, which from a game design point of view concerning the flow and motivation of gameplay is a complete disaster.
Still I don't understand why all archers rather prefer to complain about nerfs instead of supporting the conquest mode idea, which would fix the real problem (instad of only trying to cure the symptoms, which hasn't helped much up to this very day, the same problems still persist) and would finally allow the devs to buff archers to a reasonable level again.
There are many ways to address the kiting "issue" that don't involve new game modes or absurd nerfs to archery. Various threads have detailed ways for it to be done, but given the limitations of the game engine and the limitation of development resources, the "easy" method of nerf has been the one chosen.
On top of that, I don't think that you can point out a single instance of an archer who has voiced an opposition to a conquest mode idea. Many, in fact, have already voiced their support. Don't try to pin a lack of one on archers