[swalsh]

I've actually setup a system where I download this zip file once every 3 months.

My main point is that the barrier to entry for making a new social network/reader etc is not one of innovation. Search for instance is hard to compete with because the bar has been set so high. Facebook is impossible to compete with because of its walls. I don't feel this page brings those walls down.

[malandrew]

A service that did this regularly (like once a week) and then made the data available via API for syncing with other services would be useful.

[pav3l]

Facebook specifically prohibits this. If I'm not mistaken only the account holder can download the data, you need to enter your password and bypass captcha. Also the download link is sent to your email.