Purpose of Decanters?


I read somewhere that glass decanters are best for blended scotch and that single malts should be poured straight out of the bottle. Is this true? If so, then why? What is the purpose of a decanter (other than for display)?
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You fill them up with rocks and place them on components to dampen resonances.;^)
Actually some people put marbles that have been steralized then brought down to room temperature into their decanters to raise the level of the liquid to force air out of the decanter to help preserve any unused wine. Care must be used in order not to spill the marbles into delicate stem ware. Besides the marbles are unpleasant when swallowed.
Agree with all of your responses but me I just drink it why decant it.

Chuck