Firefox opens links in currently open tab, even when in other application (aka: FireFox doesnt open link in new tab)

Firefox opens every link from external applications (for example Windows Live Messenger) in the tab which was last open/is currently open.
This is extremely annoying.
I quadrupple checked the settings, but cant find anything.
Please help
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== Since the beginning

The setting in "Tools > Options > Tabs" only works for links that would open in a new window. 
That option allow you to divert such calls to a new tab. 
For other links you either have to use a middle click or a Ctrl + left click or use the context menu.
Tabberwocky: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/14439

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