[zck]

Yes; specifically, if the proposed settlement was "3taps will give Craigslist $1 million, which Craigslist will have no restrictions on", then 3taps might not have agreed to it.

[res0nat0r]

Maybe CL initiated the requirement that the money was going to go to the EFF after being paid to them? Seems like most of the ill-will related speculation might be just that until there is any evidence either way...

[taejo]

If they wanted to donate the money to the EFF, they wouldn't have needed to bind themselves to that in the settlement.

[teacup50]

I often bind myself to ethical decisions in business. Taking away the opportunity to do the wrong thing later is a safety feature.

[Dylan16807]

If you want to bind yourself to a donation, fill out a check and mail it.

This is not really a donation.