Setting merge commit with semi-linear history method rebases even if that branch contains other merges

Summary

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Steps to reproduce

  • Have a repo with the default branch master.
  • Add some commits.
  • Create a fix-1 branch.
  • Add some commits.
  • Create a fix-2 branch from fix-1.
  • Add some commits.
  • Merge the fix-2 branch into fix-1.
  • Create a request for merging fix-1 into master.
  • Add some commits to master.

Example Project

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What is the current bug behavior?

A rebase button shows up in the MR.

What is the expected correct behavior?

As far as I know, the rebase won't work when the branch contains merges.

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Possible fixes

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