Message #430 of this group submitted by its
founder, Nancy Olson, July 20, 2002

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLovers/message/430

gives Bill Wilson's Guidelines for stories in
the 2d edition of the Big Book:

"Since the audience for the book [Big Book]
is likely to be newcomers, anything from the
point of view of content or style that might
offend or alienate those who are not familiar
with the program should be carefully elim-
inated . . . Profanity, even when mild,
rarely contributes as much as it detracts.
It should be avoided."

Tommy H in Baton Rouge

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Message 5450 from <hjfree@...>
(hjfree at fuse.net) asked:

>I have seen a letter or comment attributed
>to Bill Wilson regarding abusive and vulgar
>lanquage not being appropriate at meetings.
>
>Clues where to look?