Um, Robert,
The thread is "what is recovery," not "what is AA". These forums include support for people not in AA or other twelve-step programs.
I'm in AA, myself, but I also like to take what's valuable to me from other approaches to recovery. That's my personal decision, and it works for ME.
There is a specific part of the forum for twelve-step recovery from alcoholism. You're certainly entitled to say what recovery means to you, as a member of AA, but it isn't really the place to argue with those who favor a different approach.