I personally think you really shouldn't care about people judging you. The furry community in itself is highly misunderstood, and if people can't accept you for who you are, they don't deserve your attention and/or time of day. I came forward as a furry about 2 years ago, and though some people judged, I found out who my real friends are. And, who knows? You might find out that someone else is a furry, too. If you are afraid of people judging you for being a furry, you kinda hurt our feelings as your buddies and fellow furs because you're telling us that you're ashamed of us. But, truth be told, you're not so different from everyone else, and you just fear rejection, which I guess I can say is normal. My point is, be proud of who you are, and don't ever shy away from yourself.