Honestly yes, little set up, simple logging in, only host needs to install software, an actual privacy policy.
4 Likes
Utterly recommended, especially if you have the ability to run your own server. But even if you don’t, in my experience it’s better audio/video quality as well as having nobody stealing your personal data.
(If you use the public meet.jit.si, nobody needs to install software at all.)
5 Likes
Reading this it reminds me of when I was in Japan for a study abroad during the 4th. The Japanese tutors wanted to celebrate with us so fireworks were obtained and off to the beach.
Like 4 police vehicles showed up. It was across the street from a gas station. 
4 Likes
And my father tells stories about, when he was a teenager, having bottle rocket fights at the only gas station in town. Literally hiding behind gas pumps while the other team tried to hit you with bottle rockets.
Have I mentioned it’s a small miracle that I’m alive?
5 Likes
Never used Zoom - my employer forbids it on security grounds - but Jitsi is excellent.
4 Likes
We’re on Skype for business at work and for most calls we don’t use video.
Can’t say I really feel the need for it and means I don’t have to make myself presentable 
I’ve used a mix of Zoom and Discord for general chats but Discord doesn’t play nicely with my kitbashed webcam.
2 Likes
Dad died yesterday. Mostly I feel lost.
20 Likes
Deepest sympathies. I’m so sorry for your loss.
3 Likes
It’s also more polite when I’m playing on my phone or on my personal computer (I refuse to do work on anything other than my work laptop).
2 Likes
I am terribly sorry for your loss.
2 Likes
Oh, so sorry, that’s sad to hear, my condolences.
2 Likes
You have my deepest condolences.
2 Likes
I’m very sorry to hear that. My deepest condolences to you and all the people his life touched.
1 Like
I’m sorry. Take care of yourself and your loved ones
2 Likes
My sympathies.
2 Likes
Sorry to hear about this, mate.
2 Likes
Sorry to hear that mate. Mine died a few years ago and it is quite a wrench.
2 Likes
I’m sorry to hear that 
I think that’s quite a normal way to feel, and I hope you have people close by (physically or virtually) to support you.
3 Likes
I’m so sorry.
2 Likes
I am so sorry, I lack the words. Losing a parent no matter how old we are is a deeply sad break in our lives.
2 Likes