If the future involves a domino effect where major content providers start falling WSJ's lead, then yes, it's an indication that the current model isn't working and Google needs to either evolve or be replaced.

thats a big if. of course if that happens then yes you are right but its not likely at all.

put this in perspective: there are millions of sites out there. theres just 1 major search engine. Yeah I think i know who has leverage here.