So, I’m trying something different for the comments in the interest of discussion. I’m using Disqus to allow avatars, rss comment following, and replies to specific comments. Any posts with comments already will still have the old system as I want to preserve them. You don’t need to sign up with Disqus at all, but if you’d like an avatar, it’s quick and easy! I got the idea from Andrew Badera’s blog. Let me know what you think, any suggestions, or if it’s giving you any problems.
I could always can it if most people don’t like it- so seriously, opinions more than welcome.