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> proprietary applications (Zoom, Skype, BlueJeans, etc).

> I will accept joining Hangout calls

You're strange, really. Use GigantiC private data pump - Google and ignore Zoom & BlueJeans.

I don't like Google (for privacy and other reasons); however, I can join a Hangout call with a regular Firefox browser without installing additional plugins.

Yes, that doesn't mean I am comfortable with using Hangout, but what are the alternatives? Jitsi?

If "running in the browser without plugins" and getting your "I am against propriety software X, Y and Z, so I only use propriety software A and B!"-attitude openly communicated are your only concerns you could use Discord as well. You will probably reach a lot more people than with Hangouts, too.

> I can join a Hangout call with a regular Firefox browser

Yes, but Google can get A LOT of info from your browser. I'd suggest to grab any popular cybersecurity 101 course, it'll help to fight your paranoia.

> Jitsi

Yes. But if you want to communicate then should use software recommended by community/customers/company etc. "Insecure crap, I prefer my secure software!" decision will make you isolated sooner or later.

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