Just because something is negative, doesn't mean it is bad. I often call former co-workers or supervisors to get feedback on a potential candidate - sometimes these names are not given by the candidate, but found through other sources. We all know we give the people that will give us the best references. HOWEVER, what really helps new companies are the exact things we don't want them to know. Maybe I like to work early, but like to leave at 4 - and the new company doesn't start rolling until 9 and works late hours. Finding this out about me, might be perceived as negative, but also keeps both parties from a bad "fit". OR what if the environment is not structured at all and you may come and go as you please? Although, your last co-worker mentions you didn't do well in that environment.
Finding the right position is not only about skills. Yes, you need the skills to do the job, but if you don't get along with anyone in the office - no one is going to be happy about you working there.
Please, when giving a reference, telling me that this guy was in marketing and thought all software developers were losers, well a computer software company is not the place for him. Don't let us all fail. I'm sure there is another position that is perfect.
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