I found it to be hostile at first. But then I just decided to take my little light and let it shine. Abraham after all only had his household, Lot, Abimelech, and Melchizedek and their households who believed as he did.
Plus, I’m not a scientist, so there’s no point in being defensive, or even trying to defend myself unless someone asks. I think YEC should really just forgo being defensive. It’s a Hebrews 11 belief, not a Thomas one.