Thanks for answering, Michelle. I have a Google account, so that's not it.

This is what happens:

I first click on the " Monitor your assignment progress on the 2017 LOG " On the top of the forum page here.
It opens to this page that says:
"Welcome to October Prep 2017
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PrepMo Begins: October 1, 2017
Important Notes:
* The LOG is on the "Log" tab (or click this link)
* View all your entries together on the "Author" tab (or click this link)
* You don't have to join Writing.com to participate, but it's more fun and supportive if you do.
* If you are a member of Writing.com but not receiving our emails, contact tuozzo@writing.com.
* Read the rules or chat in the forum with other Preppers here!
* Sign up here!"

Then the links on that page I have problem with.
What only works is the link that leads to this forum.
With the other links I get something like in blue #gid=1224651849, which when I click on it. It disappears.

It isn't all that important really, but I thought you should know.