New edge crossing other edges.#52

Suppose I want to create a new edge from one selected vertex to the other (see attached picture).

Of course I could simply draw the edge, and that would automatically create three vertices at the points where the new edge crosses the ones in its the way.

Could these crossing vertices be automatically created even when I select the two vertices (ends of the new-edge-to-be), and hit E?

(At the moment, this will give the attached warning)