It's a frustrating fact for some that technology is dramatically changing in many ways. Software developers, website designers, and computer manufacturer's are always striving to make sure things are cross-compatible and also compatible with older configurations. When it comes to the internet, it becomes difficult to match the needs and desires of users to make everything compatible. If you're having problems, examine the following.

1) Are you behind a firewall? A firewall is a software (and sometimes hardware) configuration that is designed to protect computers by blocking the inflow of some content.

2) Are using an old computer passed down from your cousin with a modified motherboard because he swears it's better than what the manufacturer put on there? What I'm trying to say without insulting anyone is that current computers with current software make all the difference; both for the internet and any other programs you may want to run. It's frustrating when I hear complaints from users who have a 10 year old computer with ancient software. I hate to say this, but it's up to YOU to make some moderate effort to stay current with technology.

3) Are you using a good web browser such as Safari, Internet Explorer, or Firefox? Many companies offer internet access with their own web browser, but the truth is, you take chances with browsers that are less "popular". It's highly recommended that you use a mainstream browser because of the research and development that goes into these to provide the best performance wherever you are on the internet. I've become a recent "convert" to Firefox (available for both Mac and Windows). I recommend it highly should you be considering some change in your life.

There are three "key" components used in KidRacer-X:
FLASH ANIMATION
For some animation, it's important you have the Macromedia Flash Plug-In installed in your computer. If you're not sure if you have it, there's no harm in downloading this little application. Macromedia Flash is widely accepted as an industry standard in web development. Rest assured, you're not downloading some little gimmicky program with cookies or spyware or other potential hazardous software. Simply visit the Macromedia homepage and download the FLASH PLAYER. It should automatically install itself in your web browser, requiring a computer restart. This is also valuable for other sites you may visit which also use Flash files in their design.

In a recent lawsuit between corporation 'A' and corporation 'B', some web browsers, specifically Internet Explorer have a limitation on displaying Flash animation. When they load, they may display a message on your page similar to "Press Spacebar to Activate". It's a simple issue that has plagued web designers worldwide. I've incorporated little program scripts to avoid this problem, but if you expereince it, it's safe to continue. Please inform me of the page where this occurred so I can attempt to fix it and clear that little annoyance for everyone.

QUICKTIME

Some downloadable content is created for compatibility with Quicktime. Why? Because I work in a Mac environment and this is a format that I can work with easily. I won't get into a debate about Mac vs. Windows (today), but if you download the Quicktime Player (free for both Mac and Windows), you should be able to view my content. Be sure to see the next comment...

In the end, my website has been tested as much as possible and built with as much "simple code" that everything should render and display well virtually everywhere. If it didn't, my site wouldn't be successful. So — what do you do? Check your firewall, examine whether your computer and operating system is current, check your web browser and consider upgrading to something stronger and more stable. Do you have Quicktime and Flash installed for optimal viewing?

PNG IMAGES INTRODUCED IN LATE 2007

With the latest website design released in late 2007, I began incorporating a new graphic format called "PNG" images. I won't bore you with the details, except to say that PNG images allow me to use drop shadows and transparency effects with images that really allow more creative freedom. The problem (and it was a tough decision on my part) is that PNG (pronounced "ping") images don't work on all browsers. It's bleeding edge technology and Firefox and Internet Explorer 7 DO work with the PNG format. Any older browser or perhaps one that's less mainstream may not have the technology built-in to relfect the content in the way I want you to see it. PNG images may show up as clunky white boxes on your screen. The point — be sure you have Firefox (free and my recommendation to everyone), Safari, or Internet Explorer 7 (finally) which seem to render my site as I designed it.

Flash is widely accepted software platform that allows me to create really cool graphics you see on my site. As Flash has evolved, it also includes some security features to protect you, the consumer. Everyone's situation is different, but you may get a security popup window if you're on a new web broswer or computer, or perhaps recently installed the Flash plugin.

The reason you're getting this is because KidRacer-X sometimes uses Flash graphics that retrieve dynamic data (i.e. a color setting, or most common, the number of gearboys online) frequently, so your web browser will frequently send a signal out to my website, request that data, and parse it back to you. Sound complicated? Well, just know that there's nothing wrong. You haven't been hacked, and there's no security issue.

Flash may prompt you with a popup box similar to what is shown here asking you whether it's okay to allow KidRacer-X to "do what it's doing". Please click yes or follow the onscreen prompt to grant permission to KidRacer-X. Limiting this feature may restrict future features to my website that require this feature to be activated. You should only have to do it once and then you can forget about it.

WINDOWS
Based on user responses, I'm assuming you're having a specific problem with Video Clips. This seems to be the most comon issue. You can click here and view my detailed help menu, or just go for the quick fix here. The most common problem has to do with the ".exe" extension. Once you've downloaded a file, try changing the file name as shown in the example here. Some Windows computers are hyper-sensitive to filename extensions. In this example, let's pretend you downloaded a movie called "leather" to your computer. Simply changing the filename extension as shown resolves most issues. Again, more detailed help is available for Windows here.

Mac OSX
I'm going to assume you have a problem understanding "DMG" files. DMG files are the coolest things in the world for Mac people and I wish Windows had the same thing. After you double click on the original "zip" file you downloaded, it should decompress. If not, you may need a file extraction program like Stuffit (free and available here) to expand the file. So, let's assume you double clicked on the first icon. You'll notice a second icon appears on your desktop (see the images below). That second image is the DMG. Your file is contained inside that.

What's your problem? I slave all day over a hot stove to have a warm dinner ready for you and you're still not satisfied? Just kidding. I imagine many of you have ideas about what you would like to see, changes you would like done, variations on a concept, etc. By all means, share them with me!

Keep in mind that not all concepts may appeal to me, but I would sure like to hear about them. Theres's even some content online now that exists strictly to appeal to the certain audiences, but it's not necessarily "my thing". I love to expereiment and create new looks, so if you think I'm missing a bold new idea, let me know! Ideas often spawn other gay erotic ideas, so send your kinky thoughts over to this leather boy and I'll see if I can't sport some wood for it!

Don't let the occasional extreme photo series give you the sense that I enjoy violence or harbor some dark and twisted angst. I don't sit around over black candles with a rusty razor listening to Morrissey and contemplate the human condition. I'm an artist. A well adjusted artist. Not all things on my site necessarily reflect my interests, though. A lot of elements exist merely as a forum for me to express my art and creativity.

Sometimes I dabble in areas I'll never tour again, but as an artist, I often feel compelled to see a nagging concept come to fruition, whether it's good or bad. Sometime a good intention yields bad results and a questionable intention yields great results with provoking imagery.

I love to see a concept take form and develop itself, then capture it forever to go back and study it. Sometimes it's for gay erotica, sometimes it for nothing more than mental masturbation. Take a look at the site as a "whole" and with any degree of common sense, you'll realize there's nothing to fear except fear itself. Overall, it's never my intent to offend. I don't work this hard to be offensive. I work this hard to expand my creativity and your imagination.

You have no idea how hard it is for me to get guys who wanna participate in a photo shoot or video. If you're interested, please follow my link in the menu above to the "Be a Model" page to learn about getting involved. I'm not always looking for a specific type, and truthfully, I'm probably looking more for the "mysterious unseen stranger" type.

As always, I focus on gear and less on "bodies". Average to fit bodies are definately preferred, but I'm open to all possibilities. Also, if you're concerned about being seen or recognized, it will be easy to hide your identity.

I don't travel often, although I would like to. Due to equipment and props often needed for photo shoots, I prefer to shoot locally in Southern California. Under the right circumstances, I'm open to flying boys out for shoots. PLEASE DON'T BE SHY!

If youhave a problem accessing your account and you think your account is still valid, please contact me and I'll get you the info you need.

If you recently bought a subscription and haven't received your access codes in a reasonable time frame, please check your SPAM folders to see if the email containing your access codes was delivered there.

I am not informed, nor do I have access to the reasons you may have been declined for your membership. For security measures, that information is only known to my credit card processor. I would suggest checking the following possible causes for being declined:

• Are you outside the U.S.?
• Are you in a "high risk" area where banks are more strict?
• Insufficient funds?
• Are you using a card I cannot process?
• Are you providing the correct billing information? Computer systems match credit card data against bank records, so double check that your name is spelled correctly and that your billing address matches what your bank has on file for you. I live in the city of Rancho Cucamonga and I've been kicked out of purchases because the name is too long or it doesn't match an abbreviated version they have on file. Sometimes it takes a couple attempts to "make it fit" their online form requirements. I even had to call my bank to set up an abbreviated "acceptable use" version of my city for online transactions.

Your personal data is never disclosed to me, so I cannot offer any assistance in this matter. If you suspect everything is fine and you're still getting rejected, you can mail your subscription to:
KidRacer-X
P.O. Box 841
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729

BE SURE TO INCLUDE:
• A statemet that you're over 21
• A legible email address! I cannot read bad handwriting!

My first recommendation is to check how you're inputting your access codes. They are CASE SENSITIVE (meaning that SoMe LeTteRS or NUmBers are uppER oR LowEr CAsE), so enter them exactly as provided to you.

Next, it could be that your subscription has expired. Check your digital receipt for your membership purchase. You do save those things, right? enrollment date. If youhave a problem accessing your account and you think your account is still valid, please contact me and I'll get you the info you need.

But what? I put myself out there. I have spent years developing this site to share a piece of me with you. I am only human and you are too. Don't be shy. Break the ice and drop me a line. Why are you holding back?

Is privacy a concern for you? Please read my "contact" page where I have an explicit personal privacy policy with an alternative email address that has worked very well. This has proven helpful for those in the military where ip addresses and domain sites are tracked.

If you know someone who wants to write but has concerns over emails originating from the KidRacer-X web domain, please review this contact page, make a note of the additional email address and forward it on.

You should have learned by now that there a couple reasons why there are occasional delays. First, this site is NOT a major business site. It's a hobby and a passion. After working full time in the motorcycle industry, I have to attend to personal affairs (groceries, bills, general living stuff) and then I have time for KidRacer-X. Believe me, I never neglect this, nor disregard members who paid for access, but as you can see from this site, it takes an enormous amount of time. AND, I will NEVER release anything until it meets my expectations. I won't just throw shit on a wall and see if it sticks. I want to be sure that if I'm satisfied with the new content, you will be, too. I won't force a square peg in a round hole. (Are you into that?)

Generally speaking, I am constantly optimizing many of the ways that I provide content so that updates become more frequent. It's taken years to fix weak areas of the site; both from what you see online and the thousands of files behind-the-scenes that drive and operate all the content. With every passing day, I'm truly excited about the site's evolution. It only gets better every time.

Lastly, from December through late February, sometimes early March, I am virtually isolated from the world. It's during this time frame that I really pour on the energy and work hard to get ready for the spring motorcycle season. I've made mention of this before, but I can understand how many doubt my sincerity when I say I average 12 to 18 hour work days, 7 days a week.

It falls on me to prepare advertising and marketing, catalog production, and coordinate with a separate company division for our racing sponsorship and promotion. It's a lot of intense work in a short time frame, but that's what the job requires.

Answering emails and developing new content is simply out of the question. I ask for your patience during this time of year.

Abso-fucking-lutely YES to both of those. Despite the image you may have of me from looking through KidRacer-X, I'm just a lowly leatherboy trying to have some fun, get some leather and bondage action, provide cool content, and make decent friends or more.

I'm human, approachable, and ready.