The only requirement for membership in AA and Recovery is the sincere desire to stop drinking and compulsive overeating. Members of this list find much emphasis on the Twelve Steps. The Twelve Traditions of OA and AA are the guidelines of this group along with several others which are geared mainly to Netiquette and cyberspace. Copies of the Twelve Steps and our Guidelines will be sent to you separately. Because this list is composed primarily of members of anonymous groups, it is not a public medium of communication and thus members may use their last names if they desire.
Pseudonyms are also acceptable.
Readers of this list are urged to respect the anonymity of the users of this list. What you read here, what you see here, let it stay here. Please do not pass on the messages that are posted to this list without first getting the permission of the person who originally posted the message. You have the option of sending messages to the entire list or to individuals privately. It is always a joy for the group to see the posting of a new member and you will probably receive lots of letters back welcoming you when you decide you would like to introduce yourself.