Is the Forces by Proxy Theory a Valid Explanation of the 4 Fundamental Forces?

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The "Forces by Proxy" theory posits that the four fundamental forces are mediated by a hypothetical particle termed k-particles, which influence electrons, protons, and fermions through k-particle density. This theory, while intriguing, has been criticized as crackpottery and lacks originality, having first been proposed in 1690. The discussion highlights the skepticism surrounding the theory, particularly in relation to established scientific principles.

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So there is a theory out there that seems to model the "four" fundamental forces based upon a higgs-like particle, which the author calls k-particles. He seems to believe that these particles act upon electrons, protons, fermions, etc. to produce forces by the means of k-particle density.
It's called forces by proxy and it's published online
[crackpot link deleted]

I was wondering what criticisms people would have for this theory. I'll be honest and say that this is a theory more appealing than string theory.
 
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1) It's crackpottery. (Please note PF rules do not permit the discussion of crackpottery)

2) It's not even original crackpottery. The theory was first proposed in 1690.
 

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