Originally Posted by
ScottFromWI 
Self righteousness is a human phenomena, not specific to AA or even recovery in general. How we react ( or don't ) is far more important than the act itself.
That is where my thoughts align as well.
Having said that, for a wide eyed fragile newcomer to an AA meeting, I can not imagine anything more of a turn off than a self righteous, opinionated individual heralding their brand of AA.