This Sub Has Become a Playground for Hype and Narratives, Zero Fundamentals

I’ve been lurking and participating in this sub for years, and I’ve noticed a disturbing trend that’s been picking up steam lately. What used to be a haven for deep dives into balance sheets, cash flows, and intrinsic value calculations has turned into a parade of story plays masquerading as value investing. You know the type: *”Company X just acquired Company Y! Their products are a match made in heaven … synergies in marketing and R&D! This is undervalued gold at current prices!”* Don’t get me wrong, narratives can be fun and even insightful, but they’re not value investing. **Value investing is about buying dollar bills for 50 cents, not speculating on fairy tales where everything aligns perfectly without a shred of quantitative backing.** Lately, posts here read like hype threads from r/wallstreetbets or r/stocks : *“This acquisition will unlock massive growth!” or “Product Z is revolutionary, so company it’s a steal”* I can’t be the only one that’s noticed this right ?