Writing App Reviews

Okay,
So I have searched the forum for an answer but I'm not really clear on this one.
I have had my iPhone 3G thing since November. I download, install and use an application. I want to write a review and it says 'Submit' and looks as though it is doing this with the apple timer clock, but then that stops... and the review doesn't appear.
I wrote a few lines for the iTalk application the other night and it done the same thing. However, I didn't see this appear. So, I done it again, changing the text to 'Great App!!!' and that has since appeared, although not instantly.
So when writing a review:
1) Is it instantly submitted and put on the review or does it have to be 'vetted' beforehand
2) Is there an error as my phone doesn't inform me 'Successful review' or anything like that
3) Is there a period of time I should wait before reviewing
4) If I review once, then type over and submit AGAIN, does this cancel the first review?
I'm lost.
Graciously yours
RGB

1) Is it instantly submitted and put on the review or does it have to be 'vetted' beforehand
Yes, the reviews are subjected to review before being posted.
2) Is there an error as my phone doesn't inform me 'Successful review' or anything like that
No - this is normal.
3) Is there a period of time I should wait before reviewing
Probably depends on the number of reviews currently being submitted. A day or two would probably be safe.
4) If I review once, then type over and submit AGAIN, does this cancel the first review?
I believe so - but I'm not 100% sure on this one.
Cheers!
-Bryan

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