fix(a11y): convert empty links to buttons

[SychO9]

Fixes #3519

Necessity

• [ ] Has the problem that is being solved here been clearly explained?
• [ ] If applicable, have various options for solving this problem been considered?
• [ ] For core PRs, does this need to be in core, or could it be in an extension?
• [ ] Are we willing to maintain this for years / potentially forever?

Confirmed

• [ ] Frontend changes: tested on a local Flarum installation.
• [ ] Backend changes: tests are green (run composer test).
• [ ] Core developer confirmed locally this works as intended.
• [ ] Tests have been added, or are not appropriate here.