Booklet – Async forums as an alternative to chat
I built Booklet to solve the problem of too many chat messages at work. Booklet updates classic internet forums and email groups to have a modern UI and high polish. It organizes communications into threads, and summarizes activities into a neat email newsletter - so members can stay updated without having to stay logged in. The async format promotes deeper discussions, while also increasing engagement by making conversations easy to follow. My goal is to make communications more asynchronous - so that I can get back to work, instead of slacking all day. Most early communities have been…
Booklet – Async forums as an alternative to chat launched on September 20, 2023 with 183 votes, #243 of 4,228 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
In plain words
Booklet is a modern forum platform designed to reduce workplace communication overload by organizing discussions into threaded conversations instead of chat streams. It features a polished interface, automatic email newsletters summarizing activity, and asynchronous communication that encourages deeper discussions without requiring constant login. The platform targets teams and communities seeking an alternative to chat applications, allowing members to stay informed through periodic digests rather than real-time message streams. Booklet aims to help users reclaim focus time while maintaining engaged, easy-to-follow conversations.
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Philip Ilic Thomas is an engineer living in New York City, working at the intersection of math, software, and business.
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I built Booklet to solve the problem of too many chat messages at work. Booklet updates classic internet forums and email groups to have a modern UI and high polish. It organizes communications into threads, and summarizes activities into a neat email newsletter - so members can stay updated without having to stay…
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