OSX: While typing if any app and another wants access to the keychain it steals keyboard focus so typing goes into new window (see included screenshot)

Originator:todd.thomas
Number:rdar://22927609 Date Originated:30-Sep-2015 08:43 PM
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:OS X Product Version:
Classification: Reproducible:
 
Summary:
Say you are typing something in Terminal (any app will do though). In the background some app requires access to a keychain entry so it pops up a window. Suddenly your typing from Terminal goes into this new window that just appeared. Surely you could wait until I was done typing before displaying this new 'hey I need your password' window.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. See included screenshot.
2. I was typing something in Terminal.
3. accountd decided it needed my password so it pops up a window to get it
4. I start typing into the window that just appeared.
5. I curse and get angry because this happens often especially when you've just logged in.

Expected Results:
It would be great if the system would delay popping up the 'hey I need your password' windows if you are already typing and wait until you are done.

Actual Results:
My typing that should have been directed at Terminal ends up in the 'hey I need your password' window.

Version:
Mac OS X 10.11.1 (15B17c)

Notes:
The picture is worth at least 1000 characters, no?

Configuration:
It has occurred for many versions of Mac OS X including 10.11.1 (15B17c). Not sure if this was added in 10.6 or earlier.

Attachments:
'TerminalTyping-DemandPassword.png' was successfully uploaded.

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