Sorry if it wasn't clear from my post that the rules have been updated to clarify this; I quoted the FAQ because 1) its there, and 2) I assumed that the OP had a printed set of rules without the update.
In case the OP is not aware, the most recent version of the rules for various sets can be found here:
http://www.worldofmunchkin.com/rules/
The updated language to the rules for the mate card is in the core set rules (and presumably any other set that includes the card).