Asking the Wrong Questions: Surely, by this point, no one is surprised by the news that the Sci Fi Channel doesn't give a damn about science fiction?
I assume that paying Clute and di Filipo for reviews is an order of magnitude less costly than employing Ellen Datlow to find, edit and buy short fiction at rates that are better than nearly anywhere else in the market.
So while this is a scary sign, I think the pro reviews are relatively safe from the cut.