Or, at the very least, provide some halfway decent conversation and a pretty face.
Plus, back before xxx cam sites ruled the land, video chat servers were the best way to find sexy, horny chicks online who might be willing to flash their tits for you if you were lucky.
Back in the day, when the internet was still in its infancy, it used to be the best way to stave off boredom.
Cumeagle! Chat rooms were the shit, once upon a time.