in order to validate that you have a working link, it needs to include http:// or the links don't work. That should be validated prior to submission. Also, would be better to make them all use http://www so you can also validate that you are not submitting a link that is already in the DB.

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nancydru
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Well, none of my sites uses the "www" prefix, does that mean you don't want my links? IIRC, the "l" and "url" functions both do a "check_url" function.

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rmiddle commented
Status: Active » Closed (duplicate)

This is basically a Dupe of #127022: add http:// to URL field. The idea of require www is never going to fly but inserting http:// default works well since some people might need to use https:// or ftp:// as well but inserting something makes it easier to work with.

Thanks
Robert