Where I come from there is something of a schism within AA as a whole and this is not intended in any way as an attack.
The newcomers-high tech, into barbeques, dances, picnics,visiting AAs from overseas, speciality groups etc opposed to the old guard of more seemingly serious alcoholics.
While the two groups sort of tolerate one another, there seems little effort at some meaningful compromise.
The relative new group seems very genuine, along with being quite innovative and creative in their approach. Indeed, even the conservatives have loosened up a little bit.
As for me I attend meeting conducted by both, and avoid cheap disputes.
The Big Book does state that change is apt to occur. AA is not set in "Perfection".
As to the extent and cost of such change, relevant to the very real dangers from an ever grasping corporate world,we all need to be sober in our assessments.......