Is There a Place for Semi-Crackpot Physics Theories in Reputable Journals?

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The discussion centers on the challenge of publishing semi-crackpot physics theories in reputable journals. Participants agree that while some journals may accept unconventional theories, they ultimately categorize all crackpot theories together, regardless of their ambition or approach. The consensus is that there are no reputable journals willing to publish theories deemed semi-crackpot, as the distinction between crackpot and legitimate theories is often blurred. Thus, the pursuit of publication for such theories remains problematic within the academic community.

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I'm looking for a journal that will publish semi-crack pot physics theories.
Not talking Josephson crackpot level.
Something that will consider Ab-initio approaches on ambitious problems where the big hitters of the field are focused using another technique.

Something reputable but it doesn't need a large audience.
 
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The same journals that publish crackpot theories will publish "semi-crackpot" theories. There are no reputable journals that publish "semi-crackpot" theories. Crackpottery is crackpottery.
 

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