We observe all AA’s principles and Traditions on the 3 ELEVEN RETREAT Website. Since anonymity is, “The spiritual foundation of all our Traditions,” We  practice anonymity on this website at all times.  The 3 ELEVEN RETREAT Website is a public medium, which has the potential for reaching  the broadest possible audience.

“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.”

Thus, we respectfully ask that AA speakers and AA members not be  photographed, videotaped, or identified by full name on audiotapes and  in published or broadcast reports of our meetings, including those  reports on new media technologies such as the internet.

The assurance of anonymity is essential in our efforts to help other  problem drinkers who may wish to share our recovery program with us.   And our tradition of anonymity reminds us that: “AA principles come  before personalities” 

— Reprinted with permission from Alcoholics Anonymous World Services