My thoughts: I know that the delta interview is a very hard interview to pass and those who pass it deserve to have the job that they have. I can also see why they want everyone else that comes to delta to have to pass that interview because if they had to do it, then someone else should too. When it comes to a company like pinnacle getting a flow, there are some pilots who I would say, they shouldnt be flying for an airline at all. But they were hired becuase the regionals needed pilots becuase of all the increased flying over the years.
Times are changing though and the legacies will be hiring like mad in a couple years and they will not be able to be as selective as they are now. The one thing that the legacies have that the regionals dont is superior training programs. Programs, that can weed out bad apples.
Delta is very innovative lately, the oil refinery, the parking of the 50 seaters an virgin atlantic.
Why not bring on pilots that know your system, routes and customer service standards. If not, the other legacies are hiring and before long, you will be taking pilots from embry riddle and north dakota, just like the regionals did for years. They will have spikey hair and they will be wearing their ipods and a 737 will be their first jet.

If this does happen and an interview is involved, I will be greatful and ready for sure.