Is it possible to change the default setting for external links from "Open link in the same window" to "Open link in a new window"?

Every bloody link that apears seems to be set to take people away from the site instead of opening in a new window. Maybe it's because people are using normal bb code or something, but using the forum method of a pop up window defaults to the problem outlined above.

That'll be a "No!" then....

 I've been meaning to suggest this for a very long time now, it annoys me as well, why would I wanna be taken away from this site???

A new window would be very useful every time.

AzRiz:

 I've been meaning to suggest this for a very long time now, it annoys me as well, why would I wanna be taken away from this site???

A new window would be very useful every time.

I agree. You know where you are with a new window, you can just close it when you've had enough, safe in the knowledge you're back where you started :)

I find this annoying as well, I just usually try and remember to right click > open in new window.

 Lol exactly, home sweet home. Yeah I have to rightclick > new-window every time too.

I'd like the default to be new tab too.

If you click with the wheel it automatically opens in a new tab/browser.