There may be some who are not familiar with our Tradition of personal anonymity at the public level: 

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“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.” 

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Thus, we respectfully ask that A.A. speakers and A.A. members not be photographed, videotaped, or identified by full name, on audiotapes or in any published or broadcast reports of our meetings, including those reports on the Internet or other new media technologies. 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 A.A. principles come before personalities.