> It must be that everyone accepts it.
Maybe... Although I doubt it.
I don't like sites that interfere with my normal browser settings. I often look at the status bar before clicking on a link. If the target is hidden, it's probably not worth visiting.
Luckily this particular nuisance is a non-issue for me with Firefox. I have it set to not allow scripts to hide the status bar or change status bar text, resize windows, etc.
Regards -- Bert Doorn, Better Web Design http://www.betterwebdesign.com.au/ Fast-loading, user-friendly websites
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