Not only does it make you feel better but you have created a character, possibly a story, and your reputation is still intact since the paper got the war and not the person that irritated you. Everybody has their own reasons for writing. Nobody is right and nobody is wrong in their reasons. Writing is for those that choose to do it, whether you're Stephen King with all the fame, or someone who just likes to express themselves through words. Words of wisdom, words of fortune, words of fame.
Words are what connects the world of people together whether it be in fantasy or reality.
You may be surprised. Your responses could be published in next month's publication.