> If you discover through this stalking that they are on the opposite side of some issue to you, will you be able to overcome any innate bias? Absolutely, the

> If you discover through this stalking that they are on the opposite side of some issue to you, will you be able to overcome any innate bias? Absolutely, there is this risk. On the other hand, how do you know they would never bring up this opposite side of the issue at work, or that you would not inadvertently offend them by something you say? Also, I've heard culture fit mentioned a lot, and if you are looking for someone for your team and they turn out to be on the opposite side of some issue to you, is it possible they wouldn't fit your culture? Although I completely understand what you are saying and it's a really good point.