Should links open in a new window on LL?

[ponyman]

Originally Posted by ladydesigner

On every page except the index, there's a big red text link with a check box next to it that says "Open links in new window". You don't see it?

Um, OK, I see how you have that setup now. That is pretty cool.

Maybe it should be the other way around? The links open in a new window as default, but the surfer can select an option to open links in the same window.

I want my $1, GG, but I can't figure out why it is so bad for the links to open in a new window.