Key Takeaways
- Omegle was an online chat platform that connected strangers worldwide for chat and video conversations. It had over 3 million daily active users before it shut down.
- Users were randomly paired with another user and could start chatting immediately without adding them to their network. They could end the conversation and start a new one if desired.
- Omegle faced pressure and criticism due to controversies and illegal content. Despite efforts to keep the platform safe, the owner decided to shut it down due to the overwhelming nature of the job.