Yes, it was from voting, but I would say that it's from people that don't have a reputation to protect given some authority and choosing to exercise it to maxim

Yes, it was from voting, but I would say that it's from people that don't have a reputation to protect given some authority and choosing to exercise it to maximize some other value they hold, and the context I was reading the comments in (if not necessarily so much this thread) is that random people can still have an impact on finding new stars and naming them. All it takes is someone that values 5 minutes of internet fame (or even just a joke to share with friends) over any respect of the scientific community. The easier it is to find a new star, the more likely I think that will be the case.