Hmmm. I've never really participated in AA online, but the fellowships and the steps are not about whining and complaining. They are about discovering, uncovering and discarding behaviors and defects of character that are holding me back. Realizing that much of my drinking is because of my own self will, getting out of myself by being of service to others. They are about surrender and acceptance.
If its self 'control' and discipline that is being sought, the person can focus on meeting commitments, being completely honest, being accountable, sticking to a healthy eating and exercise plan. Etc.
But whatever a person employs, for me, it has to focus on absolute acceptance that I cannot drink again and it should have a process that leads to surrender and peace.