Alexandrie, would it not be possible to use the new url gfx, but preserve the orginal url text. I say this for two reasons;
1) windows like the comment form don't have a status bar, making it impossible to see where the link is pointing.
2) [minor nit-picking point

] it is obvious from the image which type of link it is, so this would be a cool spot to put the location.
You're doing a damn good job, Thanks.