I'm afraid that changing how the hyperlink function works here is not going to happen. vBulletin offers it's own way of allowing you to create links, and there really aren't any pluses or minuses to either method, IMO, they're just different ways.

But while Spoiled's linked article explains the code method, there is an easier way.

1) Type what you want to become a link - this will be the text people see

This will be a link

2) Highlight the text
linking1.jpg

3) Click the Link button
linking2.jpg

4) Populate the link details:
linking4.jpg

5) Enjoy your new link: This will be a link