The "Fapocalypse" resulted in real-world consequences for the perpetrators. Between 2016 and 2018, several men—including Ryan Collins, Edward Majerczyk, and George Garofano—were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in the phishing schemes.
There's ongoing debate and research into how excessive pornography consumption might affect mental health, relationship satisfaction, and individual expectations about sex and intimacy. the-fapocalypse