1.  It is recommended that the web site be constructed in such a manner that it be available for viewing by anyone who accesses the Internet through any means and with     any system.  Care should be taken not to show preference to specific systems, browsers, etc. that would make accessing the site through other means difficult.    

2. To avoid an confusion as to the content of the site, an e-mail address should be included to which additional questions may be sent along with a standard mailing address for those unable to send them electronically.

III.   Included Links

         1. In keeping with the AA tradition of non-endorsement, and recognizing the fact  that any AA site can and will be accessed by the general public, links to any  commercial sources, including those selling religious, institutional and political advocacy sites should be avoided, as A.A. endorsement of such groups and  organizations may mistakenly be implied through such links.

         2. The only links that the Area will maintain are to the AAWS, the AA Grapevine websites, Western Area District websites, Central Offices within the Western Area, and other Areas within the General Service Conference. 

IV.    Use of multimedia on WAMO Web Site

         1. The use of multimedia has become common for the purpose of communicating information and enhancing the experience of the web itself.  However, it is recommended that information be presented in a format that is common to all or most systems so as not to exclude those who do not have the same multimedia capability.

         2. Excessive use of graphic material should be carefully considered, as the 11th Tradition warns against the use of "sensational advertising".  Intensive graphical, musical, or video, which is not pertinent to or supportive of the site's informational content, could be viewed as sensational advertising by those who view the site.

V.     Financing and Maintenance

         1. In keeping with AA's Seventh Tradition, a site placed on the World Wide Web to represent an AA Area should be supported solely by that Area.  The many free sites available on the Internet, while tempting, must be avoided as they often include mandatory advertising space as "rent" for the space.  Currency payment for space rental is considered to be the best.  Domain names may be registered for the site to separate it from the renting company.

         2. Maintenance of the site, updating material, and answering the e-mail and post mail generated by the web site, will be the responsibility of the members of a committee led by a Web Site Coordinator.

VI.   Anonymity

        1. Since any web site is a published document, which can be accessed by the general public, the principle of anonymity as it applies to other forms of media, should be extended to the World Wide Web.  To that end, full names and photographs of AA members should be avoided, as would be the case regarding any other form of journalism.

Our relations with the general public should be characterized by personal anonymity.  We think AA ought to avoid sensational advertising.  Our names and pictures as AA members ought not to be broadcast, filmed, or publicly printed.  Our public relations policy should be guided by the principle of attraction rather than promotion.  There is never a need to praise ourselves.  We feel it better to let our friends recommend us.

"And finally, we of Alcoholics Anonymous believe that the principle of anonymity has an immense spiritual significance.  It reminds us that we are to place principles before personalities, that we are actually to practice genuine humility.  This to the end that our great blessings may never spoil us; that we shall forever live in thankful contemplation of Him who presides over us all.