It takes way more time, because you have to paste the link into the special little box and then click on the icon to the right, and say whether you want it to open in a new tab or not. I liked it better when the software just did it for you whenever it saw http or https.
Jesus: Hey, Dad? God: Yes, Son? Jesus: Western civilization followed me home. Can I keep it? God: Certainly not! And put it down this minute--you don't know where it's been! Tom Robbins in Another Roadside Attraction
