I see that an apology was given by Jeff but I do not see one from Joe. Just the usually justification.

Actually, I didn't make any accusations. I just asked Cat if she was one of the people making anonymous posts, and if she was, could she please stop.

Now if Saddam were asked if he was responsible for using chemical weapons on his own people and if he had, would he stop doing it - we may well consider that to be an accusation. Unless Joe is still maintaining that it was the individual he accused - it was a wrong accusation. Perhaps he could be gracious enough to offer an apology rather than to find fault with all UK mudcatters?