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Re:People prefer friendliness, trustworthiness in teammates ... by _fat_santa on Tuesday November 02, 2021 @02:09PM (#29085149)
> I am confused why people are so outraged at the idea that some part of selecting people to work with may be based on whether you get along with them.

It's rather simple. If you apply for a job and get hired because they like you, then the system is good. But if you apply to that job and don't get it, it turns into "fuck this old boys club". The outrage isn't logical, it's almost purely emotional.

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Re:People prefer friendliness, trustworthiness in teammates ... by Nasrudith on Tuesday November 02, 2021 @06:38PM (#29088452)
That is in turn just a rationalization of a social system you think will be beneficial. It makes no more sense than a literal caste system or astronomy as a basis for selection of competence.

I shouldn't have to say this but actual competence matters - without it at best you get stunted potential and mediocrity. At worst the whole thing falls apart like the cliqueish house of cards it is.

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Re:People prefer friendliness, trustworthiness in teammates ... by yupper32 on Tuesday November 02, 2021 @07:56PM (#29089231)
> I shouldn't have to say this but actual competence matters

Why?

Most people are just trying to get by and enjoy life as much as they can.

I spend 40+ hours a week with the people I work with. I'm absolutely going to optimize for working with people I like more than their competence.

99% of us aren't working on life-or-death projects.

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