Don't count your chickens before they hatch. Learn the bass first (or just get better at guitar...), then worry about your band.
To answer your question, they might think that you're a bit dorky but if you're good it won't be a problem. Also you can get somewhat disguisable earplugs that are flesh-coloured (unfortunately more of a(n expensive) rarity for people who aren't white from what I've heard) if you're worried about how you look at shows.
If you plan on playing loud then earplugs are the way to go. Concerts have gotten quieter simply as a product of all of those baby boomers going "HUH?" because of half of the Zeppelin show that they went to when they were 17. Really depends on your band, man.
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