I usually stop responding after I get a multi-hour code problem request. People from the recruiting side will hee and haw about how code samples are essential

I usually stop responding after I get a multi-hour code problem request. People from the recruiting side will hee and haw about how code samples are essential otherwise they get people with 10 years of experience and multiple PhDs who can't code fiz buzz. I call B.S. and don't play ball.