I agree id also like some confirmation that things are as they should be, or are going to be changed.
However, I think Monk's being DC+SC is a good thing. They need Attack Speed for the Thunder/Fire Shaolin skills, and having to put that many speed gems on SC items is just silly.
Having them as DC+SC means some of the tao gear that previously looked stupid with dc stats now have a use. It also means a Monk can use the Smash set for dc and attack speed, and then throw on some SC braces/stone etc for the spells and such. The key will be finding the right balance.
Personally I think the best thing for balance and the classes themselves would be to keep them DC+SC as this will save stupid attack speed sc items being made, but will also mean monks do use SC and need that gear/gems etc. Then crack on with making Archers MC to keep the DC prices somewhat balanced and bring MC prices into line abit. Archers really cant complain much as they can sell their current dc gear and easily buy/make gear just as good in MC and have cash to spare.