Why do I lose videos when I connect to itunes?

Here's what's happening:
I connect to itunes and add a video. All is fine- the video is on the phone- plays fine- etc.
Now, the next time I reconnect to itunes to sync music or whatever- I lose my video...why?
I am not adding or syncing new video. I never touch it.
I have plenty of space left:
Why is the video being removed?
note: the last video I lost is longer in itunes- is this the reason? I wouldn't think so- since it's saved to the iphone....please help.

wow- so it doesn't work like a standard ipod.
In this manner - correct. Disk mode is not supported with the iPhone.
Why does it have to work this way? Is there a reason?
Not sure, but the iPhone not being a standard iPod - including phone and internet functions in addition to including iPod functionality is probably a factor.
Shouldn't the phone save all music/video files until removed by user?
Apparently not in Apple's opinion, and probably in the opinion of those who own the distribution rights for music and video. As with a number of other things not understood or not considered acceptable by some, there is usually a method behind what seems like madness to some.
I've synced my iPhone with more than one computer for contact information, calendar events, and bookmarks which is supported, but I prefer my iTunes content being on one computer only - to make it easier for backup purposes and for other reasons. If I kept my iTunes content spread out on multiple computers, or I was interested in stealing music and video, I wouldn't be happy about this, but it is what it is.

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