Rob wrote:
Ive never understood why so many object to cross-posting. I can understand
it when its abused by spammer trolls to spread their rubbish everywhere but
when its from legitimate users posting to relevant groups wheres the harm?
And if it were so objectionable why is it then possible to do it. (I realise
that some groups reject crossposted messages)

Thanks for your views...

It's not objectionable in the least when used legitimately, as
you say. Multi-posting (the same article to several different
NGs individually) *is*.