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@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ To see the address of your server, type `/INFO` in the server console.  You can
 
 ### Private Messages
 
-To send someone a private message, double-click on their name in the list of room members to the left, or right-click on their name and select "Start Private Chat".
+To send someone a private message, double-click on their name in the list of room members to the left, or right-click on their name and select "Start Private Chat".   **Private messages are not encrypted**, the server operator can see them.
 
 ### Blocking And Banning Users