The New York Times website is set to charge readers for access. A decision is expected in days and an announcement “within weeks”, according to a report. The Times will likely deploy a metered system, meaning you can read a certain number of articles for free before you’re prompted to pay up. However, the system won’t be implemented for a few months – likely in the spring. The move is a gamble for the Times, which previously tried charging for content from columnists through TimesSelect — readership fell and the project was abandoned. With ad revenues not meeting costs, however, the Times is taking another shot at

the paid model. NYMag writes of the move: The decision to go paid is monumental for the Times, and culminates a yearlong debate that grew contentious, people close to the talks say. In favor of a paid model were Keller and managing editor Jill Abramson. Nisenholtz and former deputy managing editor Jon Landman, who was until recently in charge of nytimes.com, advocated for a free site. Will you pay to access the New York Times online? Let us know in the comments. Tags: new york , new york times , newspaper

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New York Times Website To Charge for Access [REPORT]