The redesigned Times website was launched in May
The Times newspaper has begun charging readers to access its online content.
BBC News website readers have been telling us whether they would be happy to pay for an online subscription.
I WILL SUBSCRIBE
I'M NOT PAYING
Many people have been commenting about the paper's decision on Twitter, external. MartinAtDCM, external writes:
First day of Times charging online. Makes you realise how much you'll miss it... makes you search for alternatives , and there are loads.
There were some early technical issues for those wanting to sign up. Simon Jary, external complained:
Trying to subscribe to The Times / @thesundaytimes online - security check won't let me. Paywall Fail!
And there has been a mixed reaction to this rather cheeky article from the Guardian, external. Caspararemi, external clearly approves:
The Guardian welcomes former Times Online readers in this hilarious article
But for others the articles misses its mark, with this tweet from nkb, external striking a chord with many:
I actually read The Guardian online. Patronising dross like this makes me want to stop
