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Expand Up @@ -36,7 +36,11 @@ want to send the `m.relates_to` in the cleartext part.

## Alternatives

Not known.
We could also just let the clients to decide (maybe by user's preferences) whether to send `m.relates_to`
in the encrypted payload, ignoring the state event. At the first look, this alternative approach leads to
arguably better privacy. However, it lacks interoperability, because users would need to explain to
others how to tweak the settings for those having a conversation with them. And if the other users in the
room do not know how to turn this option on, it actually has worse privacy than my proposal.

## Security considerations

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