With all due respect this is one of the things I find to be bizarre about AA.
What I think would be a bit more accurate is that you find some people's interpretation of AA to be bizarre. People's interpretations (both members and non-members) of AA are like snowflakes.
are part of what some people find to be off putting
When I find things to be off putting, there is something in me that needs to be addressed. It doesn't automatically translate that there is something amiss with the off putter. Could be, could be not; but there is definitely something out of whack with me, whether it be pride, smugness, all knowing, ego, self esteem, humility, etc. etc. etc. Something is blocking me from recovery at that particular moment in time and it behooves me to figure out what. Later on, when I have more time, I can always set the off putter right and get them back on track. :~)