I could be misunderstanding your point. If so, please forgive...

The 'OK' button approves the post to appear in the section itself. Until 'OK' is checked, it will only be visible

• from Newest Nodes
• if you have elected to see unmoderated content
• in 'Unapproved Questions (etc.)' if you are a moderator

Checking FrontPage should approve the post to appear in the section and also put it on 'The Monastery Gates.'

I must admit, I have never tried to just check FrontPage without also checking 'OK.' Is that what you have found?

Russ
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