Originally shared by Mike Elgan Facebook went public today. Now it's YOUR turn! The overwhelming majority of Google+ users, as far as I can tell, never post to "Public." Every post is narrowly addressed to known family and friends who have Google+ accounts. It's time to go public. It's also time to go beyond Google+. Here's what I mean: Starting today, let's all (including YOU), make two changes to how we use Google+: 1. From now on, unless your post is genuinely private or personal, address it to "Public" instead of just your own circles. Your circles will still get it, but when they do they might share it. The world won't end. You won't be embarrassed or exposed. At first, your circles are probably the only ones who will see it anyway. But becoming comfortable with going "Public" is a great way to eventually expand your circles and increase your enjoyment of Google+. 2. Take a few minutes today to add all your family and frien...