Facts about anonymity in A.A.
General Service Conference-approved literature

It is not the media's responsibility to maintain our Traditions;
it is our own individual responsibility.

A.A. members generally think it unwise to break the anonymity of a member even after his or her death, but in each situation, the final decision must rest with the family.

A.A. members may disclose their identity and speak as recovered alcoholics, giving radio, TV and Internet interviews, without violating the Traditions - so long as their A.A. membership is not revealed.

A.A. members may speak as A.A. members only if their names or faces are not revealed. They speak not for A.A. but as individual members.

Experience suggests that A.A. members:

Respect the right of other members to maintain their own anonymity at whatever levels they wish.

When speaking as A.A. members at non-A.A. meetings, usually use first names only.

Maintain personal anonymity in articles and autobiographies.

Avoid the use of titles such as "A.A. counselor" when employed as professionals in the field of alcoholism (the title "alcoholism counselor" is preferred).

Use last names within the Fellowship, especially for election of group officers and other service jobs.

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