Not really. Look at how the post was introduced. There's a history of disasters and bad outcomes with the OP's approach to hiring. "It has worked well exactl

Not really. Look at how the post was introduced. There's a history of disasters and bad outcomes with the OP's approach to hiring. "It has worked well exactly once." All of these disasters take a toll on the other people in your employ. While _YOU_ may get to feel altruistic about your hiring decisions, everyone else has to feel miserable about them. Anything but an emphatic yes is a no hire. References responding tersely is also a CLEAR no hire.