This is not new to C8. The change in behaviour started at C7; here’s the thread from the old (Read Only) C7 Feature Request forums:-
And a follow-up thread at C7.5
So, its known about within SB Towers… what will be done and when (or even if…!) is anyone’s guess. All I ask for is an option in preferences, to turn the darn annoying ‘delay’ off… so those who like it can keep it.
I suggest getting in touch, to let them know your wishes on this; change can happen…!