Shift (and Ctrl) have always used the Windows functions.  So if you use the shift key you will select everything between the first and last icon.

Hi

I have finally managed to get some time to revert back to previous version and see how it functions in this regard. Turns out I was right - it worked exactly how I said. Here is a gif animation that proves it:

You can clearly see that shift clicking does't cause any selection in any other fence other then the one that's active. So, any chance you can please get it back to function like it used to? Thanks!