So I tested Zoom with my daughter in Colorado. Me using the desktop app…her using the phone app. I thought the experience was excellent, much better than using video phone. The connection…unlike video phone was solid. I used Signal also on the desktop to send her the invite. No Zoombombing…this time.
I realize Zoom may not be the best option with it’s past and all the privacy issues. But many of the issues can be addressed by better options settings. Jitsi which is open source is probably a better choice. For now I’ll keep an eye out and get a feel for decisions they (Zoom) make.