I'm guessing this is what a receding hairline looks like?

[sawbaldmetto]

my hairline looked like that for like 2 or 3 years or so, and now the temples are thinning out so I've started fin/minix/niz about a month and a half ago.

I'd say what you have now isn't noticeable at all, but it is definitely the beginning of recession on the edges.

It's your own judgement call, but it's easier to keep what you have than to grow what you lost.

Also, your hair could sit like that for 5-10 years, you really never know.
Try judging it on other pictures before you do anything.

What does this look like to you...?

Great, one more thing to add to the list of things I hate about myself...

http://tinypic.com/r/pob5h/5

[sawbaldmetto]

So from the top corner of my hairline on either side (the highest point it goes), to the temple point is 2 inches...this sounds like it indicates recession. Anyone?