Makeshift (or mso) allows you to have the same online network experience as other "competing" services run by million dollar companies such as MySpace, Livejournal, or Xanga. However, since it is programmed by myself and funded/maintained by youths, there is a distinct difference between the feel and usability (read: guess & check & sometimes don't check). Makeshift is not overrun with ads, it is not stricken with political correctness, or the desire to please everyone. The best way to find out what you can do on makeshift is to simply make an account. From my past experience, users think that mso has a sharp learning curve. However, about 20 minutes into getting their feet wet they realize its much simpler, cleaner, and addicting than other sites. Long live mso!

I am a 4th year Computer Science major at UC Berkeley. I also work at HOTorNOT.com as an engineer. I enjoy web development, art, and audio sequencing. Please take part in my work.

Currently (2008), Makeshift is housed in CRG West's Valley Exchange datacenter running on a dual Xeon machine with 4GB of ram. We have a special deal with the datacenter to host the site for free because they think we're awesome.