The problem you face is that "it might offend people" is not a good enough reason to change the theme now, especially when other furry conventions have successfully executed a theme along these lines. The organizers would (rightly, in my view) be criticised for bowing to the forces of political correctness.
You need to apply gaming theory: You're not going to get your "best" result, because doing so is worse for the organizers than ignoring you. The Nash equilibrium lies at a result which is better for both of you - helping them to execute an accurate, respectful portrayal of the cultures and traditions of the Pacific Rim.
(This is, of course, a simplification. For example, depending on your weighting it might be be more optimal for you to do nothing at all.)
The problem you face is that "it might offend people" is not a good enough reason to change the theme now, especially when other furry conventions have successfully executed a theme along these lines. The organizers would (rightly, in my view) be criticised for bowing to the forces of political correctness.
You need to apply gaming theory: You're not going to get your "best" result, because doing so is worse for the organizers than ignoring you. The Nash equilibrium lies at a result which is better for both of you - helping them to execute an accurate, respectful portrayal of the cultures and traditions of the Pacific Rim.
(This is, of course, a simplification. For example, depending on your weighting it might be be more optimal for you to do nothing at all.)