That was fast tracked 
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Iāve been voided. I mean everyone has is thinking it. I just said it
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Ya, but you broke some ultra speed record on that post to void continuum.
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It honestly fit my sentiments exactly. And I moved it.
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If TS had a watchlist for trouble makers Iād be at the top
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Hmmmā¦āifāā¦
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Hey now 
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I guess you could say thatās where my expertise is
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You donāt say?
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All yāall a Buncha haters
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You always crack me up Derek 
This is a new record from post to void. Iām happy you made read up what the discussion was about, always interesting 
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That is not true. Confidently giving out false information to people is not ok.
No one in AA signs confidentiality agreements and people can and do talk. Going to AA for peer support is a great idea and a great way to meet and connect with fellow addicts.
Itās a verbal agreement, not written. Like a Code of Conduct.
Please see and visit the attached.
https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/what-cant-you-say-in-aa-meetings/
Just to clarify, I wish and request for you and anyone else who doesnāt take the 12 step programs guidelines seriously, in my sake, to keep anything Iāve shared on here strictly confidential.
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Itās not binding. Itās a guideline, at best. Each group makes up their own rules. Saying that anything you share in a meeting cannot and will not be talked about with anyone ever is not true. AA is a peer support.
Iām not saying AA canāt be trusted. It is a very valuable resource for those us struggling with addiction. Iām saying people shouldnāt go into meetings thinking they have the same level of confidentiality protection they would in a clinical setting and itās not ok to advise that they should.
From the website: Additional rules may vary from one AA group to another, as each group independently creates its own guidelines.
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And sharing what is said by another is harmful, would you not agree? Especially if they say it in confidence?
There is always a risk, and we cannot control anyone but our own behaviours, but AA states that this is their expectation. Iām certain that when others first joined and got comfortable enough to be vulnerable it took time to gain the trust of others and the information that was shared, feeling that it wouldnāt be broadcast.
Your argument here is stating that it is not in the best intentions to keep what others share confidential, from what I understand.
I am no longer commenting on your stance and am continuing to move beyond your shares.
I wish you all the best in your journey.
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Iām confused about this post. As far as Iām aware, this is our first interaction.
Also, yay! Derailed.
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Just an fyi, anyone can access and read this forum.
As for AA, guidelines are just that, morals are another, not everyone will follow guidelines and I have many times heard people talking about shares after meetings. We can shut it down and tell people itās not appropriate and that is can be dangerous but thereās no law.
I stick to the message and practical ways to get and stay sober if asked to share and keep personal stuff between trusted friends or actual professionals not just anyone in AA, other peoples counsellors 
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Wellā¦ thatās pretty much what I saidā¦ Along with the caveat that its not ok to confidently tell someone online that meetings are bound by confidentiality agreements.
And my words were twisted into something sinister and Iām being made up to be the villain. I really donāt understand.
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