Yup, this seems to be the regular functionality and not something being tested or specifically targeting you.
Both myself and a coworker have had to use this "hack" several times to remove ugly — in terms of relationships, not aesthetics or otherwise — ex-coworkers from our connections.
It's odd that they would want such a terrible experience, but also reflective of what matters most for them as a business (and it's not our experience).
Yup, this seems to be the regular functionality and not something being tested or specifically targeting you.
Both myself and a coworker have had to use this "hack" several times to remove ugly — in terms of relationships, not aesthetics or otherwise — ex-coworkers from our connections.
It's odd that they would want such a terrible experience, but also reflective of what matters most for them as a business (and it's not our experience).