Re: [Inkscape-devel] Specification: Improved image properties dialog (0.48)

I think that links are confusing for users not familiar with SVG

I agree strongly. There are a significant number of bug reports that have been complicated a great deal by the fact that users did not realize that they were using links, they assumed the objects were embedded.

Of course, that doesn't mean we should make image links easier to use,

just that we should not default to creating them.

I assume you probably meant : Of course, that doesn't mean we should make image links less easy to use, just that we should not default to creating them.