# Bayard is now Defensive Indifference **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 12, 2018, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bayard-is-now-defensive-indifference/817762 "2018-07-12T02:39:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2018, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bayard-is-now-defensive-indifference/817762/1 "2018-07-12T02:39:53Z")
I’m a pretty minor poster around here, and you’ve probably never paid much attention to me one way or another. But, in the unlikely event that you find yourself wondering “What would **Bayard** do?”, know that I’m now **Defensive Indifference**. First, thanks to the mods for indulging me. I got kinda bored with my name, and I think **Defensive Indifference** is more interesting. For those who may not know, Defensive Indifference happens in baseball when a runner advances a base, in what would normally be a stolen base situation, but the fielding team makes no effort to catch the runner. This usually happens late in a blowout. Rather than run the risk of the throw sailing into center field, the catcher just shrugs and lets the runner have his insignificant base. Here’s a good article about the scoring: [https://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/sports/baseball/23score.html?nytmobile=0](https://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/sports/baseball/23score.html?nytmobile=0) I just think it has a nice ring to it. And (TMI alert) as I’ve struggled with depression and anger management, I’ve tried to embrace the concept of Defensive Indifference in my life. Somebody does something stupid and insulting…is this worth getting worked up about, or should I just let 'em have it on Defensive Indifference? My kids don’t put their shoes away…meh, it’s not worth making the throw. I hope my name change helps me focus on that. So, anyway, I’ll still be contributing my usual mix of milquetoast opinions, clunky attempts at humor, and occasional expertise in computer security. New name! Same mediocrity! ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bayard-is-now-defensive-indifference/817762/2 "2018-07-12T02:44:53Z")
Very cool explanation for your name, thanks! One of my oldest online gaming friends is a guy in Washington state who coaches baseball. He’s done nothing his whole life but play baseball and his handle is Sixhole. I always thought that was cool just like I think your new name is cool. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2018, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bayard-is-now-defensive-indifference/817762/3 "2018-07-12T02:59:42Z")
I recognize you, partly from baseball threads. And when I first saw this thread title, I was like, “What does that mean? Is somebody trying to Pit **Bayard**?” ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bayard-is-now-defensive-indifference/817762/4 "2018-07-12T03:17:38Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > Very cool explanation for your name, thanks! > > One of my oldest online gaming friends is a guy in Washington state who coaches baseball. He’s done nothing his whole life but play baseball and his handle is Sixhole. I always thought that was cool just like I think your new name is cool. Thanks! Sixhole is a cool name. Five Hole would be a good name for a hockey player. > [@Thudlow\_Boink](#): > > I recognize you, partly from baseball threads. > > And when I first saw this thread title, I was like, “What does that mean? Is somebody trying to Pit **Bayard**?” Hello fellow Cardinals fan! I haven’t been following baseball much the past few seasons. I did get to see a few games from a few rows off the first base line courtesy of my employer this year and last, but I haven’t been on top of the latest news and scores for a while. Changing jobs, starting my own business, and chasing my kids have taken up all my time. Anyway I’m far too anonymous and inoffensive to be Pitted. If someone did Pit me, I’d feel like I’d hit the big time. I did get (gently) modded a couple weeks ago. If I up my game, maybe I can aspire to a note or a warning. ---
**Author:** ![Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2018, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bayard-is-now-defensive-indifference/817762/5 "2018-07-12T03:24:14Z")
Ha! I also know you mostly from baseball threads (we have to stick together) and like your new name and explanation. Now to remember next time I see it that you are not a new poster… ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2018, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bayard-is-now-defensive-indifference/817762/6 "2018-07-12T05:26:49Z")
I love the new name! ---
**Author:** ![SmellMyWort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SmellMyWort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmellMyWort)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bayard-is-now-defensive-indifference/817762/7 "2018-07-12T13:37:34Z")
> [@Defensive\_Indifference](#): > > New name! Same mediocrity! New tagline? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bayard-is-now-defensive-indifference/817762/8 "2018-07-12T13:46:36Z")
I always remember **Bayard** as “that guy that went to the same high school as me.” Thanks for the explanation of the name change, good luck with it! ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bayard-is-now-defensive-indifference/817762/9 "2018-07-12T14:09:32Z")
> [@Shoeless](#): > > I always remember **Bayard** as “that guy that went to the same high school as me.” Thanks for the explanation of the name change, good luck with it! Oh yeah, I forgot that! You graduated a few years before me, IIRC. I made my escape in 1991. Are you still in the StL area? I finally moved back about two years ago, after being in Cincinnati and Columbia, MO for a number of years. It’s good to be back home. ETA: nevermind, I see your location now. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![Kron](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kron/32/12444_2.png) [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2018, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bayard-is-now-defensive-indifference/817762/10 "2018-07-12T14:13:28Z")
> [@Thudlow\_Boink](#): > > I recognize you, partly from baseball threads. > > And when I first saw this thread title, I was like, “What does that mean? Is somebody trying to Pit **Bayard**?” That was my first thought as well- “Wrong forum, and what has **Bayard** ever done to deserve this?” ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2018, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bayard-is-now-defensive-indifference/817762/11 "2018-07-12T15:07:11Z")
> [@Defensive\_Indifference](#): > > Oh yeah, I forgot that! You graduated a few years before me, IIRC. I made my escape in 1991. > > Are you still in the StL area? I finally moved back about two years ago, after being in Cincinnati and Columbia, MO for a number of years. It’s good to be back home. > > ETA: nevermind, I see your location now. :smack: Yep, went to college in Kansas, never went back. 😉 I still have family in the STL area and try to get back a few times a year. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2018, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bayard-is-now-defensive-indifference/817762/12 "2018-07-13T01:09:47Z")
I recognize your name, and I tend to forget names. So I think you’re not as minor league as you think. I like the reasoning behind the new name, too. ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2018, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bayard-is-now-defensive-indifference/817762/13 "2018-07-23T14:16:21Z")
Oh, it’s you! OK.