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I did that once. Then the second time I was asked I had no "Ask me later" option and had to choose on the spot between connecting my profile or having it wiped.

From what I've seen, it's mandatory in that you are no longer able to edit your 'Info' page without linking everything on it to pages.

Also, it seems this is being rolled out to different people at different times -- I saw it a couple days ago, but other people still haven't gotten it.

If it's not mandatory, it's at least a strong push, and if you don't comply, your profile could be made empty.

if you don't comply, your profile could be made empty.

I just did it. It makes the profile mostly empty. If you don't comply, it will delete your hometown, current city, employer, schools, and interests, It leaves family connections, quotes and contact info.

However, fB keeps that stuff behind the scenes so you can re add it later...