I have done this and still do from time to time. So I know that there is some sort of pay off for doing it. We don't do or repeat behaviour which has no value to us. Even if the value is to be degraded. I've done some god awful things via the net and through meeting strangers in person. I felt worthless and disposable and I wanted to be treated that way. My life was in serious risk.
Although I'm mostly better now. My child part still speaks to some men online. I understand it's not as simple as just not doing