Its like being stuck in a hotel chock full of furries for a few days never knowing if you'll make it out without any lasting psychological damage. So basically its like being in prison, except the prison is also a carnival, and there's more ways to end up with an asshole that was much wider than it was before.

Thats my complete and totally unbiased, non judgemental opinion.

So then... Choose your friends wisely...

And i forgot to say... when i said carnival i didnt mean the fun family event kind, i meant more like the really creepy kindwhere everything looks shady and run down and you have a suspicion that the guy dressed in clown makeup might be a mass murderer

Please tell me for the love of god why CHKDSK is taking so long that I have to resort to actual Furaffinity social interaction

It's super fun! There's a massive room full of artists and crafters who's art you can peruse or commission, there's lots of group meets and shows, room parties everywhere, and it's a great way to hang out with friends that you wouldn't be able to be with aside from a couple of times a year. AC '12 was my furst con, and it definitely won't be my last. I am going to Furry Weekend Atlanta in March, which is supposed to be a more adult-oriented con.

First off, AnthroCon is massive. You might want to start with a smaller con or find a group of friends who will be attending. Preferably both.

Stuff to do:
There are panels and events, although in all likelyhood you'll only find three or four you want to attend (and the more cons you attend, the fewer events you'll find interesting).
Meet people.
Hang out with people you already know.
Buy stuff.
Sell stuff.
Look at porn art.

AC and Further Confusion (which is ending today in San Jose California) routinely trade places every year as the largest anthropomorphic conventions in the world. They now both host well over 1000 fursuiters, and what others have already commented is mostly accurate.

I understand Auspher's position, though I do not agree with it. Yes, furry conventions invariably have a singular atmosphere of sexual tension, but (at least in my opinion) it is NOT shoved in your face. You can find it, if you're looking for it. You can also avoid it, if it's not what you're into.

The single biggest thing about such conventions is friends that do not get to see each other often get the chance to see and spend time together, and new friends have the chance to meet.

AC is a social gathering.

And it is increasingly massive every year.