The DM uses their mic more than anyone else and may even have multiple groups. While it can happen, i mostly see it with new DMs and usually it isn’t a big deal.

I do agree i see this more in players. It happens maybe every session but im usually quick to call a player on it if it’s something like their turn in combat. Or a player was trying to roleplay with someone else’s PC followed by a few seconds of silence.

Unrealistic. I just get silence.

Jk my group is pretty good, we have a consistent schedule and will vote to reschedule if more than 1 person can’t make it

Same, I had already considered self hosting matrix but this will help find a few more options