i-Say Forum

The Grapevine has long been known as a "forum for debate" within the Fellowship and we hope you will participate in this medium in a responsible way. As Bill W. put it in a letter quoted in our Statement of Purpose: "Within the bounds of friendliness and good taste, the Grapevine will enjoy perfect freedom of speech on all matters directly pertaining to Alcoholics Anonymous." Let's make sure we continue to treat each other with respect, even when we disagree. And keep coming back!

Usage Guidelines

"Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions." Tradition Twelve

With this tradition in mind, we ask that you not share your full name, e-mail address, or any other identifying information about yourself or others on this forum. i-Say is designed to help you remain anonymous, allowing you to create the screen name of your choice.

Please keep your postings to approximately 250 words. New topics are selected at the beginning of every month, and new messages are posted twice a week. We will not post messages written in all "capitals."

i-Say does not publish or post:

• Poetry
• Personal prayers
• Song lyrics
• Tributes to individuals
• Anything that violates the principles of AA
• Solicitations of any kind
• Links to other websites
• Information on local AA meetings (see www.aa.org or www.aa-intergroup.org for listings)

In keeping with the Traditions of AA, i-Say does not:

• Participate in research or post any information regarding such projects
• Affiliate with social agencies (although many members do cooperate with such agencies)
• Engage in controversy about alcoholism or other matters
• Follow up or try to control its members
• Provide domestic or vocational counseling
• Recruit members
• Accept any money for its services or any contributions

The AA Grapevine, Inc. tries to validate any facts or history pertaining to AAWS literature or any Grapevine publications. The AA Grapevine, Inc. is not accountable for other facts or definitions posted on this bulletin board.

If there is useage of proper names for brands, venues, resorts, or rehabs, the names will be made generic.

Note: The AA Grapevine, Inc., reserves the right to moderate this electronic forum. The Grapevine Web Editors will edit where it is deemed necessary to keep the postings within the confines of AA principles and our guidelines. All postings become the property of The AA Grapevine, Inc., and may be used for publication in our magazines. Each month, items are archived for future reference, and they can be accessed using the search button on the i-Say Forum page. Due to the volume of participation in the electronic forum, we are not able to acknowledge each posting.

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