We all knew it was coming. The giant that is Google wasn’t going to stand by and watch Facebook explode forever. As we tip-toe around yet another social network, something’s telling us that this one isn’t going away anytime soon. Are you on Google+ yet? Have you started posting updates or photos? So far we have been watching and listening, but something tells us it’s time to dive in.

Below is a short compilation of the social media conversation surrounding Google+, put together using the platform Storify. If you haven’t been following the Google+ buzz, you can get a quick update here.