On: People suck at technical interviews

[jawns]

I largely agree with B but I'm not so sure about A -- particularly since hiring someone whom you don't want to be around is likely to affect your performance, which is likely also at odds with the best interests of the firm.

[jebblue → jawns]

Unless that person does a better job at helping the firm make money in which case you might be the one "at odds with the best interests of the firm".