Here's an official answer to that question (comment after mine):
http://www.geni.com/discussions/87941?msg=669510
Yes, this bug, or something similar, is back again.
I suggest totally removing this unnecessary limiter for Geni Basic users as well, it's not like they're able to do any proper genealogy work nowadays, so at least grant them the ability to view some statistical figures pass on by properly. Give the illusion that something else but advertising banners are being made here :)