Hell, even if it's just a rumour, this could be the first domino for WP's demise or worse, a birth of a new monster. Because as I said, Autism Speaks might eventually entice Alex enough to buy out WrongPlanet entirely in the future, and convert it into a propaganda machine for their own agenda. I mean who couldn't blame Alex for accepting such a lucrative offer? He could still run the site as his popularity will be useful to Autism Speaks, and can work with them for a slice. This, providing he's willing to play ball with them obviously.
It's a business deal in the making I foresee. This joint sponsorship is merely testing grounds right now I speculate.