This is fixed in gaim 2.0.0. I tested it and the text doesn't get changed, but the link does.
** Changed in: gaim (Ubuntu)
Assignee: Ubuntu Desktop Bugs => (unassigned)
Status: Unconfirmed => Fix Released
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Auto creation of an URL prefixes URL with protocol
https://launchpad.net/bugs/37721
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