Well, this is not really media or film/tv/radio and we are not outing ourselves with real names as mentioned above. We are not advocating using AA or flaunting our recovery. I think the 12th tradition was set up in order to keep aa out of any controversy or to be seen as advocating anything as well as making sure all members were equal-no one is above anyone else. I don't see this thread as violating the principle of anonymity. There is an interesting article on this on about.com

http://alcoholism.about.com/library/weekly/aa980429.htm

However, I think your question is a good one and I am glad you brought it up. Once I read the about.com article, it reminded me why I am uneasy and uncomfortable when people congratulate me on my sobriety.