How would people feel if they took positional requirements away?

[ForteNightshade]

Do people really believe that positionals are the only way to keep melee engaged?

Because that's so absurd I don't even know how to respond to that line of thought.

No, but unless something replaced positionals, DRG would be even more dumbed down than it already is. You actually have to think about your positioning before jumps as you'll be momentarily animation locked. It's the same argument as combo consolidation. Less input or thought from the player leading to the gameplay feeling more boring as a result.