The purpose is to help writers find critique partners and beta readers. (stephaniescott.net)
You can find a critique partner with whom to exchange work in progress, and if you work well together it can develop into a long - term working relationship beneficial to both. (hyperedits.com)
However, being active in the online writing community (blogging, Twitter, etc.) has been SUPER helpful for me in finding critique partners and connecting with other like minded people. (pcwrede.com)