I’m going to assume good faith, and gently challenge a couple of assumptions.
One, why do you believe that IFComp hasn’t ever been commercialized?
The top placing entries from one of the earlier comps were compiled into a commercial release with the consent of the authors, in the late 90s I believe. In fact, IFComp’s licensing arrangement for submissions was brought up recently and someone from IFTF pointed out this would allow future Best of IFComp Compilations to be released commercially if there was enough community interest. Although, they were quick to assure everyone the would still seek individual, informed, and specific consent from each author if they were to do so again, regardless of what the license agreements allow. I’m sure other more history-leaning members of our community could provide links faster than I could.
Two, most authors here would not do this as a job.
A recent community poll was run, with 71 participants, that asked IF authors about writing IF for a living. 62% responded that they would not wish to work in IF as their full-time job even if it was magically economically viable. Specific answers vary, but a common theme was that a hobby done for necessity is not necessarily a hobby anymore.
In short, IFComp has been set up to allow commercialization for a long time. Decades really. They listen carefully to feedback and reflect the desires and mores of the community. If commercialization were a driving concern, IFComp would have responded, they already had in the past.
Fwiw, I hope you didn’t make an account solely for this, as this community has alot to offer and it’d be a shame to miss out on that.
Either way, welcome and take care.