After both your posts I just realised that yes, it is better to let it overwrite the page, because the option is there for the user to override this with the mi

After both your posts I just realised that yes, it is better to let it overwrite the page, because the option is there for the user to override this with the middle-click. I've middle clicked all links for so long that I didn't even think about the fact I was choosing to open things in a new tab. Thanks for changing my mind.