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I agree that worrying about leaking info to competitors is silly, but...

> If they aren't good enough for your team and your competitor ends up hiring them, what does that say about your competitor?

There are a number of reasons you may say no to a candidate who is highly qualified. They may not be a cultural fit for your specific organization, or you may have more than one qualified candidate but only one position to fill. So just because you wind up rejecting them, doesn't mean they suck.