The funny thing is, is that I didn't know they weren't functioning at all!
I was trying to install Intense Debate, but couldn't because the custom template I built with Artisteer has some sort of mask that blocked any input using comments directly below the posts. I changed the comments to full page and voila, you can now send comments.
Geesh! I wanted to have ID installed, hopefully the big brains there can figure out how this template is affecting the comment system and I can install ID. I sent them an email with my xml template. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
I should have likely installed a wordpress site instead of going with blogger.
Well, now that I shared that with you, we can get back to Rugby and New Zealand. Yipee!