gpg - difference --encrypt-to and --recipient

[Gernot Pokorny]

What is the difference between --encrypt-to and --recipient and what are
the advantages and disadvantages of using one over the other, which one
should you use for encrypting your own files and what does the following
mean?

--encrypt-to ... The key specified by name is used only when there are
other recipients given by the user or by use of the option recipient. ...


I also posted that question under stackoverflow:
https://superuser.com/questions/1389024/gpg-difference-encrypt-to-and-recipient/1389030#1389030

Thank you
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