[mratzloff]

> What are your interests?

> you don’t care that they like cats – what you want to hear: they love their hoodie and their code

Well, speak for yourself. I look for people with outside interests beyond just programming. If the only thing they have going for them is their code, their ego and emotions are way too wrapped up in what they produce. They can't take criticism about their work as well as someone who has other things going on in their life. I'm not saying passion is not valuable; it is, but there needs to be a balance.

I understand that hiring someone with no life or interests outside of code and your company is a great way to build a cult, but a great way to build a company is by ensuring that it has a culture. That happens by hiring interesting people that have shared values and outside interests.

[WorldWideWayne]

It sounds like everything is just black and white for you too though.

I assure you that it's possible for someone to only have one great passion without being an egotistical narcissist.

[DustinOfDenver]

My hope that someone who is passionate - cares more about building the best product they can (than even I do). As a result, they should welcome "valid" criticism.