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| 1. | Pros and Cons on Applause for Speakers (by T.D.) New York -- The article entitled "Applause," which was printed in the March issue of The Grapevine, pointed the finger at the possible bad effects of what should be no more than a friendly custom. | April 1948 | |
| 2. | Pros and Cons on Applause for Speakers (by J.A.D.) New York -- It seems to me that your make-up editor, who placed the A.A. slogan "Easy Does It" immediately after Detroiter F.C.O.'s article in your March issue gave (probably by pure accident) the short answer to F.C.O.'s closing query "How about ending applause at A.A. meetings?" Such slogan, and indeed the whole of our A.A. experience, would indicate that we should "make haste slowly" before embarking on radical experiments. And, in my opinion, the elimination of applause might well change the essential nature of an A.A. meeting, because in our meetings the audience is far more important than the speaker, who is just another alcoholic who reflects in his talk not only his own experience but that of a large part ... | April 1948 | |
| 3. | Pros and Cons on Applause for Speakers (by D.H.) Michigan -- I just finished reading the letter from the member who would do away with applause at meetings. I don't agree, because I think applause is helpful to the speakers, especially those who may be appearing on a public platform for the first time. It's a way of telling them we're with them. | April 1948 | |
| 4. | Pros and Cons on Applause for Speakers (by H.B.) New York -- The article "Applause" in the March Grapevine is one of the best things you've ever printed. | April 1948 | |
| 5. | A.A.s Voice Opinions on Speaker Expense (by E.W.) Ohio -- The article, "Expenses of Speakers Pose Problem," which appeared in the April issue of THE A. A. GRAPEVINE brought forth many letters from readers. Following are some of the opinions expressed: | June 1948 | |
| 6. | A.A.s Voice Opinions on Speaker Expense (by G.A.S.) Minnesota -- I was interested in the article "Expenses of Speakers Pose Problem," which appeared in the April issue of The A.A. Grapevine. Personally, I think this a serious problem. I feel that some restrictions should be laid down so that these highly paid orators could not speak as representing the Program. | June 1948 | |
| 7. | A.A.s Voice Opinions on Speaker Expense (by J.P.L.) Pennsylvania -- I believe that whenever an A.A. group invites a non-alcoholic to speak, that group should offer to pay expenses. In most instances the offer will be declined but it should be made. | June 1948 | |
| 8. | A.A.s Voice Opinions on Speaker Expense (by C.L.H.) Ohio -- It seems unlikely that the group which voiced the problem of "Expenses for Speakers" is any more isolated than ours. Except for bus fare for one leader and a hotel room for another we have not had the problem since the group was formed. I believe that most A.A.s in this part of the country were equally surprised. | June 1948 | |
| 9. | A.A.s Voice Opinions on Speaker Expense (by R.W.R.) New Jersey -- One of the best things ever said about A.A. is that no one is making any money out of it. Paying guest speakers is against the spirit of mutual help. This makes A.A. what it is. Applause is not consistent with humility. We alcoholics are too egotistical as it is. | June 1948 | |
| 10. | The Pro's and Con's of A.A. Anniversaries (by J.B.R.) New Jersey -- THE May Guest Editorial on personal anniversaries is a masterpiece, and voices the opinion of many of our members. In our locality these anniversaries are getting to be a public demonstration of someone's popularity and there seems to be a tendency to measure ones sobriety by the ability to put on a show to outdo the other fellow. | July 1949 | |
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