How do I re-hide this file called "private"

A file called "private", which is supposed to be invisible, has suddenly become visible. How do I make this file invisible again?

Arthur wrote:
You can do this in Terminal.
          1.          open a terminal window (Applications > Utilities > Terminal)
          2.          change to the directory where the private folder is. For example, it looks like it is in your HD, so that would be:
          cd /
    Once you are in that directory, type this:
          mv "private" ".private"
Note the period before the second one. You have to enter the commands exactly as written.
Then Neil wrote:
Use the following Terminal command:
sudo chflags hidden /private/
This folder is necessary for Mac OS X to operate and shouldn't be renamed or deleted.
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So who's right? OR do I flip acoin?

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