Arriving at Hong Kong recently upon exiting the aircraft I had a walk along a pier, downstairs to a bus ride, a long walk, a train ride, and another long walk - just to get to the Immigration counters !! But at least the bus, up and down escalators, travelators, train and toilets along the way were all working efficiently and were spotlessly clean. I don't think folk would have a problem with remote aircraft parking, or the MAN experience in general, if all the facilities along the way were working, clean, fit for purpose, and not leaking !! That's where MAG lets itself down so often.
Looking forward to using the new pier and re-modelled T2 next time I visit MAN. Despite all the criticism on here (without doubt justifiable at times) I'm sure it will be 100% better than what it is starting to replace.