I think I've clarified my thoughts on mashing a million times. There's mashing without any forethought because you are incapable of blocking, fearful that you realize that you're allergic to blocking and might actually become sick from it. Then there's players who know how to block, have a good defense, and have the knowledge when it may be a good spot to mash/back-dash/jump, whatever. Which adds to their defense.
I'm never going to call it abare, it's mashing.