The splash text in the main menu no longer alters upon pressing ESC, unlike before.

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I understand that you're the one making decisions on what's intended, but I'd like to point out that this change considerably complicates the process of trying out multiple splash texts. Currently, the only way to change the splash text is by restarting the game or entering and then leaving a world, which is time-consuming. I recommend adding a button to facilitate splash text changes instead.

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While my comment includes a feature request, its primary aim is to elucidate how this newly intentional issue affects gameplay and overall player experience. I might consider posting the suggestion of adding a button on the feedback site. However, it's worth noting that the feedback site is disorganized and poorly moderated. Posts are sometimes deleted without valid reasons, and duplicate posts are scarcely addressed. Consequently, there's a slim chance that Mojang will notice your post. Therefore, sharing ideas in comments on the bug tracker can also be beneficial, especially if the suggestion isn't the sole focus of your comment.

MC-13118 

This being marked as WAI goes against what was previously intended behavior.