diff --git a/modules/akismet/module.info b/modules/akismet/module.info
index 8655927d..d45d8a7b 100644
--- a/modules/akismet/module.info
+++ b/modules/akismet/module.info
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 name = Akismet
-description = "Filter comments through the <a href='http://akismet.com'>Akismet web service</a> to detect and eliminate spam.  You'll need a <a href='http://wordpress.com/api-keys/'>WordPress.com API</a> key to use it."
+description = "Filter comments through the Akismet web service to detect and eliminate spam (http://akismet.com).  You'll need a WordPress.com API key to use it."
 version = 1
diff --git a/modules/recaptcha/module.info b/modules/recaptcha/module.info
index 85397580..f2cc50cf 100644
--- a/modules/recaptcha/module.info
+++ b/modules/recaptcha/module.info
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 name = Recaptcha
-description = "<a href='http://recaptcha.net'>Recaptcha</a> displays a graphical verification that protects the input form from abuse from 'bots,' or automated programs usually written to generate spam."
+description = "Recaptcha displays a graphical verification that protects the input form from abuse from 'bots,' or automated programs usually written to generate spam (http://recaptcha.net)."
 version = 1