i think I see where you're coming from. For example:
Chaosium has opened up a line of PDF supplements for material both in lengths unsuitable for hardcopy publication, and unlikely to justify a print run (diminished somewhat by POD technology, true). So, in this case, the equivalent of Rolemaster Quarterly (Rolemaster Papers?) could be a series of smaller, PDF only (though printable) items that would not work as hardcopy or POD.
That way it could not only be opened up to fans, but, additionally, give them experience in the submissions and publishing process, and, hopefully, help develop a stable of game designers passionate about and experienced in ICE products.
Howdoes that sound to you and your colleagues?