Ask HN: Would people prefer HN articles to open in a new tab? (target=“_blank”)?

3 points by nnatsho 8y ago ↗ HN

and if yes, how could it be proposed to YCombinator?

I'd find it personally helpful since I like to collect articles I'm interested in reading as I skim the page, but if more people like clicking the article, then the back button each time, no biggie I'll survive. just curious tho cuz it'd be sick

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niahmiah 8y ago ↗

No, I prefer to optionally do this with my command key.

detaro 8y ago ↗

I like being able to choose, so no, I wouldn't want it.

You should check if someone has made a browser extension for this, it seems simple and useful enough I wouldn't be surprised if there is one around.

EDIT: found this https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13907673

language 8y ago ↗

Seems healthy leaving it to the user.

red5tar 8y ago ↗

Im pretty sure there is a setting to open new tabs when clicking a link in your browser.

alistproducer2 8y ago ↗

I like being able to chose so no.

james-skemp 8y ago ↗

For accessibility purposes we've found it's best to let the user code and not do a target.

See https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/G201.html

If you're using a desktop browser, scroll wheel clicking on links will generally open them in a new tab.

finchisko 8y ago ↗

no. there is already way how to do it.