This statement by Bill Wilson can be found on
page 3 of "Experience, Strength & Hope," the
collection of stories from the first three
editions 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."

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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?