For the top header here on the forum, could you do so the links no longer open new tabs but open in the same window?
I prefer going in the same window instead of constantly having to close old tabs.
For those who use a non-built-in mouse for their PC, they can press the scroll button on a link and it’ll automatically open in a new tab. Those with built-in can right click and open in a new tab
If it always opens in a new tab, there is no choice for the user.