The issue with Friendster is that it's _very_ beta... they're using beta servers or something. Are the Friendster servers powered by the new Pentium with MMX technology? Are there not enough of them, or what? It seems like a big convoluted pet project that's outgrown the hardware. An always-on machine with a static IP and domain name can probably handle a smallish blog. The same machine cannot handle millions of trucker hat-wearing users.