Originally Posted by
Gottalife 
I thought it was our public relations policy that is based on attraction rather than promotion, and that Alcoholics Anonymous is based on carrying the message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
True but how one carries that messages is just as critical.
Meetings? The vibe often varies. This is what newcomers may not understand. Not all meetings are the same.
Now, there are often endless arguments as to what constitutes a "good or bad" meeting. However, what is important is making the the newcomer realize they too can find a new life in sobriety.
Which goes back to how the message is carried. And why it is good for the newcomer if possible to check out meetings at on different days/different times.