I'm not sure if this is the case for this forum, but many forums have a back up system like every hour depending on how big the forum is. When the server crashes or something goes wrong the system resorts to the backup database.

This might be why you didn't see your response. When I was new on a forum once and they were having problems with the server I noticed this missing post and response. It's a great way of setting it up because there is virtually no down time but you do loose a few post and replies.

I was convinced that a mod was deleting my replies until I found out what the real deal was.

Thanks guys...forgive my idiocy

I guess too many threads about the same things is very confusing for me...I will definately look deeper into it next time and not waste everyones time

I've experienced this as well, and am a new user. I see my posts in my profile, I click on the thread but my post isn't there... and this is from 3 days ago. Is it just me that can't see them?

Also you can use 'My ATS' button in the top tool bar when looking for your thread posts.