1. An angry and humorous speech to bring excited moods out of most or to respond to an action. The baseball example qualifies since it responds and shows the emotions of the writer.

2. It shows that not much has changed and ranting is looked down upon in the web. However, you can now argue about anything to anyone and something entertaining can appear.

3. History and Comparison

4. 17th century English sect known as the “Ranters”

5. No, I think rants give entertainment and can bring out debates even.