Hi Randy

In general you are right. Let's say the node is automatically promoted to the start page.

I think in my situation this cannot happen. The cck form is used as a more flexible replacement for a webform. Anonymous users are allowed to create new nodes. They should get the filled form exactly once in order to print it for their records. Afterwards the node goes through a work flow which is only visible for a certain user group.

Best Regards
Ernst