Interesting idea. A well funded competitor could astroturf a "DDOS" outrage attack and prevent a company/org from ever choosing/having a functional CEO.
A functional CEO would remain so even in the face of an astroturfed outrage attack. Negative PR, including targeting persons rather than the company directly, isn't exactly a new feature of the business environment.
I think HN might have an opinion conformity issue...
"You can have any opinion you want, as long as it's ours."
Oh come on guys, not my internet points!
I need those to prove my superiority when voicing our unanimous opinions.