Quote - Karen - allow me to quote Merriam Webster at you: "Pronunciation: 'mär-k&-ti[ng] ... Wouldn't you concur that by the above, neutral, American definition,

 

Maybe some of us were unaware that only American dictionaries have neutral definitions, certainly came as news to me. So I guess your extension that your making sexist comments, and joking about mentally debilitating deseases, are okay because you're an American? It's fine to provoke someone who's giving up her time to try and make these forums a friendly place for all, until she's finally had enough of you?

Frankly I'd have said a lot worse to you than she did.