What is the real purpose of a rant and what does this say about the ranter?

[Kelli]

In my opinion is ranting not just a nice way of saying you want to bitch about something? What good can come from a rant? Is a rant good when they hurt people? If you are friends with someone and you rant about something they do is this good? Why not talk to them?

 

[Brandon N]

It depends on the context. A rant can let off steam, but your anger could possibly hurt people and then make the situation worse. On the other hand, there's such a thing as a playful or humorous rant. Those can be fun and can make people laugh. A rant can indicate a bitter person, or it can show that a person has a good sense of humor. It depends on what type of rant it is.