Normally speaking, I happen to think the NYT is generally a step ahead of the game when it comes to online content, so this is puzzling. Apparently the NYT.com many blogs are going to be behind the metered paywall the Times is planning on launching next year. Worse idea than Timeselect?

Has the time finally come? Earlier last month managing editor Bill Keller in one of his “chats” revealed that the Times may be considering cutting some of its web content as a cost-cutting measure. Are those (necessary) cut coming in the next few weeks?

The NYT is currently trying to figure out how to best layoff 100 people. Perhaps the paper should consider draining some of its online excess in order to prop up the more important part of its print. Executive editor Bill Keller says “they will look at the 70 blogs on the paper’s Web site to see if any are not justifying themselves.” They won’t have to look far.