The Leyba Tactic
Persistently avoiding replying to a text message(s) about future plans in the hopes that by not replying one does not take ownership of such responsibilities
"Oh man, Michael hasn't replied yet about our upcoming plans."
"He's probably using The Leyba Tactic in order to get himself out of going."
"He's probably using The Leyba Tactic in order to get himself out of going."