Why do these threads pop up every month? Google's GOING to pay you if you're owed money. They've been doing it for many years now - these threads are useless.
The only useless thing here is your opinion! I almost always run out of money at the end of each and every given month. And knowing when the payment process starts is crucial for me -- I know how long it takes for the EFT to reach me, adjust that for weekends and holidays, and then I know exactly when I'll be able to pay my rent for the next month.