Guess what I do when I hit a paywall like this? I get annoyed and close the site. Just because I click a link doesn't mean I value it. I would be just as happy if no one ever sent these links to anyone.
As far as I'm concerned people that let google index their site and try to paywall everyone else are the ones abusing the system.
Exactly what I do too. I suspect it's pretty common. I've never felt that I missed out because I didn't read a paywalled article. If anything, I probably found more interesting info in the comments.
As far as I'm concerned people that let google index their site and try to paywall everyone else are the ones abusing the system.