If you want, there is a Registry entry that will shut off the automatic placement of text inside, along with the pop-up. This setting returns the old behavior without removing the ability to place text inside a shape...see below the image.

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One can still opt to place text into a specific object by right-clicking the object and choosing to do so and selecting the desired option.