This is a good thing,

<<Until today, you had to upload a file to your website to activate Google Friend Connect features and gadgets. Today, we're dramatically simplifying the Friend Connect setup process. To get started with Friend Connect features, all you have to do is submit your website's name and URL after logging into www.google.com/friendconnect.>>

http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com/2009/10/google-friend-connect-no-more-ftp-just.html