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Don't think too much about it. There's little reason not to try Kubuntu even with snaps. If it starts to bother you, backing up your files is simple then you can redeploy them on another distro. I've used Ubuntu for a couple years now with no issues other than some audio funkiness. But as I understand, that's just linux in general sometimes and I fixed it in like 20 minutes.
The sooner you stop being determined to get 100 concensus opinions from "experts" and instead just roll with what features suit you and form your own opinion, the happier you'll be. Snap has never once got in my way and the moment it does, I'll figure out a solution or jump ship if it's a big enough issue. The same way I did with Windows, Reddit, Twitter, toilets, disposable napkins, etc.
Kubuntu, once setup, is a very reliable system. I use it to stream VR games.
Remove the Default from snaps and change it to flatpak, fairly quick and painless to put flatpak on, remember flatseal as well to modify permissions. Then only use snaps if there is no flatpak version and you don't want it to have full access to the system. After a couple issues with Lutris and one weird issue that resolved itself with an update the GF has bothered me less with linux than windows. Just ensure everything is setup before you leave them the pc, including an auto back up routine.
Toilets? Do you poo in the garden? Otherwise good advice!
Lol, no, but maybe one day if I can figure out a way to use my rainwater irrigation system to clean my bum. North American and switched from toilets to bidets.
Good advice actually. They likely won't care about this and if they do, I can always change it.