Yes, the packet collectors grabbed zone content, mobs, etc (the Wiki on collectors shows what it did). The problem (I think) is the builder side. Since SOE changes from patch to patch their encryption or something like that, it makes chasing that a bitch. So, I think if someone would say "yes the collector still works fine, go collect" and we as a community dumped 100gb of collects at the devs feet, they might be inspired to use them.
However, this is my best guess, and I could be completely wrong. I don't mind it. Just trying to get someone to tell us what we can do. I'm willing to risk it. I'm at the end of my EQLive life anyway. Might as well go out with a ban! (j/k)