> apps that have been signed by a recognized distributor may also damage your computer; the signature isn't proof against errors or intentional maliciousness. So that wording is ridiculous.

Right, that's a way better wording. "Oh, and signed apps could harm your computer too and also can't be trusted. Guess you're fucked then!"

I wonder why I leave with the impression that you are just looking for things to nitpick because you don't like Apple as opposed to offering a genuinely helpful suggestion?

> This dialog just confirms suspicions. The intent is clearly and explicitly to throw FUD on, wall off and eliminate non-Apple-approved software.

...Well, duh. Did you encounter anyone with a different impression? Also, what suspicions? Is it surprising to you that Apple is on a path to disallow unsigned code?

This is the way forward people. Assuming malware will stop being a problem or users will suddenly stop screwing things up are the complete pipe dreams here. With the addition of the signed but not reviewed category in Mountain Lion, I'm happy. It's the best of both worlds, and a much better solution than no centralized distribution at all like Windows, or a Wild West style distribution platform like the Android Market.