When does rage become a method of communicating, and is it helpful in discussion?

The only time rage works is when the rules of the game favor the loudest voice. Not very effective in 99% of professional settings

Rage? Almost never effective in normal life. Most people will just think you're psycho. But if you catch some punk in the act of stealing your car, true rage might scare him off, because he thinks you're a psycho. Of course, the punk might have a gun and your rage just got you shot.

Rage is never acceptable in normal conversations. However, that is the norm these days versus the exception. We, and I mean we because I have been guilty of it, tend to get enraged when others disagree with us. We can't accept that we are wrong. Don't know where that crept in to society as a whole but it has. It is ok to be wrong and admit that you just learned something new...that is the mark of a mature and well versed individual.

BUT...I will shut down and not listen to a word anyone has said if they use a loud voice or rage (outside of boot camp)...to me that is a sign of immaturity and lack of knowledge...out of the mouth come the words of the heart!!!