You see this differently than me. I see it as people coming to an agreement if both feel it is mutually beneficial. You (and the author of the NYT piece) see it as surrendering an priceless principal despite your strong resistance ever actually exercise it.

I think you (and the NYT piece author) take a somewhat extreme position but I certainly support your right to take it. I hope you would allow others to see this differently and sign these agreements if they prefer the money.