<— I don’t know why I can’t bring myself to push that button

I’ve ignored my friends who have told me that Facebook has an absolute, drop dead date for Facebook users to cut over to Timeline.  I think for a Baby Boomer, I have done pretty well rolling with all the changes that FB has put me through over the relatively short time they have allowed the public to play on their little site.  And I have adopted social media across the board too, much to the puzzlement of my age peers.  Part of the reason for any success I have had in social media is  an attitude of looking forward and not looking back.  The timeline in my brain starts now and goes forward.  Sure I have some great memories, but those memories are to be relished and shared with those who are close – not with the whole world.

I know FB is free; and I know how to tweak security settings.  It just seems that there are parts of all of our pasts that we just don’t want dredged up.  It looks like I can’t hide much longer. Today Mashable reported that Facebook will be forcing everyone to get on the Timeline within the next few weeks.  As promised back in December, 2011, users will be notified at the top of their home screen that they have 7 days to get their Timeline tuned up and turned on.

I really fear Timeline because as we dig into the past, something like this could surface:

So now the question is, do I push the button and start working on my Timeline, or wait until I am under the 7 day gun?  Are you already on Timeline?  How’s it working for you?  Have you been hiding like me, or have you just never heard of Timeline at all? Your comments, whining, and rants are welcome.