Positionals are the main reason I do not play MNK even though I enjoy the class. I mained a Monk in WoW and enjoyed the fast faced punching and kicking. My first job in this game was PUG > MNK but I quickly tired of not only getting my rotation down but moving back and flank like a mad man or lose potency in my attacks. I now play PLD and RDM mostly and as a tank when I have a MNK in my group I always notice they are super hyperactive moving from back to flank. Between dodging boss aoes, mechanics, risk cleaves if boss is moved I would rather just toss spells from ranged.

I do not see the appeal but luckily we have SAM who plays how I wish MNK played.