Stephanie, i reckon you are right. Despite the efforts of transphobes to stir up hatred, society is slowly changing and CD/TG people generally seem to be more accepted, or at the very least tolerated, these days.

Krisi: Yes, if you are worried about being outed then it is a significant risk. Otherwise, what does it matter what people think? As long as they don't become aggressive/violent then it's not really a concern.
If people have nothing better to do do than gossip about CDers or secretly photograph them, then they are the ones with the problems....