See topic. This is rather silly and annoying.
Please log this as a minor enhancement at trac.openstreetmap.org, the bug-tracking system - it’s impossible to keep track of things if they’re lodged across 978345 mailing lists, forums, etc. Thanks.
Seems like an easy patch, if you would just lodge a ticket here: http://trac.openstreetmap.org/newticket?component=potlatch%20%28flash%20editor%29
I wasn’t sure if it was a bug or a feature. Submitted.