[michielr]

It's about giving the user the option. If you use target blank it's impossible to stay in the same tab. Which can be a hassle on mobile or it could get blocked as an ad as well. How hard is CTRL + click or MMB?

[datasmurf]

If the link opens a target on a other website it should be opened in a new tab. If it's a link on the same site it shouldn't.

[tired_man]

I believe there are a number of addons that will do that for you.

[datasmurf]

'nuff said