does NATd _prevent_ use of stateful ipfw rules w/ keep-state?

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> Your personal attacks reflect not only your inexperience, but also your
> inability to learn.  Nobody owes anyone an answer on this board. Even an
> educated suggestion from those here should be humbly looked at as a
> gift.

ok, now. no "uppity hijacking" of my thread!  i'm just trying to do a little learnin' !

just so y'all all clear *I* didn't start the "shooting", or question anybody's skill/experience/expertise/etc. and that I'm still confused over here ...

cheers,

richard