[boucher]

There's a pretty big difference between notarization on macOS and what's being described here.

[mcfedr]

Notarization is also optional, annoying as a user, sure, but still optional

[rmorey]

What would that difference be?

[andreyvit]

The “human review” part.

[teg4n_]

The fact that notarization is not required to install an app on MacOS.