Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio and films. (note: Television is simply the combination of radio and film.) (“Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions“, Tradition Eleven)

Our relations with the general public should be characterized by personal anonymity. We think A.A. ought to avoid sensational advertising. Our names and pictures as A.A. members ought not to be broadcast, filmed, or publicly printed. Our public relations should be guided by the principle of attraction rather than promotion. There is never need to praise ourselves. We feel it better to let our friends recommend us. (long form)

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Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. (“Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions“, Tradition Twelve)

And finally, we of Alcoholics Anonymous believe that the principle of anonymity has an immense spiritual significance. It reminds us that we are to place principles before personalities; that we are actually to practice a genuine humility. This to the end that our great blessings may never spoil us; that we shall forever live in thankful contemplation of Him who presides over us all. (long form)

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