I may be a bit cynical here seeing how they've now put up a banner saying they're upgrading their registration system,and normal service follows shortly.I'm not expecting it up again 'til mid morning Monday
This is quite typical of the Times. I can't imagine another newspaper upgrading their system on a Saturday morning, especially when the new system is not that old and seemed to be working quite well, compared to the old one.
I'm not sure if these people are stupid or just inconsiderate.