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How the fuck would you confirm that? Maybe the sysadmin is running a forked version of matrix that just says it's encrypted but actually logs everything in clear text.
I don't think that's how it works? It's the client application that has the key for the end to end encryption, not the server. I don't think you need to trust the matrix server you use? I could be wrong, I don't know matrix particularly well.
https://www.wired.com/story/matrix-patches-vulnerabilities-that-completely-subvert-e2ee-guarantees/
...why would they do that?
Why do people phish, dumpster dive, or social engineer? So they can snoop and grab anything of value.
There is nothing of value.
What makes a man turn neutral? Lust for gold? Power? Or were you just born with a heart full of neutrality?
Baking powder.