Interesting thoughts. I think of furries as an escapist form of play. Some CDs might see it that way, but I think for many of us, it's a lot more ingrained into who we are. Especially those who identify as anywhere on the spectrum of TG (which I would include myself on the shallow end of that pool). I also think the media covering a CDing convention would be a major put off for many attendees concerned about their identity/security if they were outed. Just my 2 cents.