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This is a strange take that seems best described as "raciphobia". It's not "bs" to ask whether or suggest that a creative work was inspired by a stereotype.

There's the creator's intent which can't really be known. Then there's the observer's interpretation which is equally valid.

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We can know in this case: It wasn't, back when the Ferengi were first created their civilization was more like a cross between conquerors and pirates than anything else. Their current depiction evolved slowly over the course of TNG.

The creators intent can be known When They've Explicitly Discussed It.

You're Presuming based on your Prejudices aka Pre-Judging.

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