That is a payne in the *** indeed. I believe it is/was a much needed function because of the default “stinkin’ N key”. The default N key is an even bigger payne in the ***
The stinkin' N key - #2 by paulvdh.
I have had only need for this function just because of the N key. Since I removed that shortcut I haven’t used this tool anymore.
If that shortkey never existed, it would be really hard to get things off grid in the first place.
So yeah. It sucks that accidently touching the N key can ultimately result in shorts as well…
I think that dragging a wire should not ever make a connection. If I need a connection, I can just make one…
Kind regards 
Bas