It seems strange to me because of having seen (frequently) those little icons with the "Your moderator at work" text (or something similar). At least some of those have appeared to be placeholders for some questionable posts that were later approved (though my impression could be wrong--I'm pretty sure some/most of them are for comments moderated after being posted). Well, as it is, it almost seems like "punishment" (sorry--can't think of a better, less harsh word right now) for being a new member who had the audacity to post a reply--in the early morning hours when, apparently, there weren't any mods around to check the queue--in the Software forum with a link to a well-known software site. (Maybe a white-list for such acceptable sites would be useful?)
How long before my "probation" ends?
Anyway, thanks. I guess weekends are kind of slow around here.
Edit: Also of interest, I get the "blue arrow" for my own post once it gets approved (which I don't seem to get under "normal" circumstances--not that I recall getting anyway).