I think V will persevere, because the community has enough support and momentum to continue, and because the direction and syntax of the language will continual

I think V will persevere, because the community has enough support and momentum to continue, and because the direction and syntax of the language will continually attract as well. Even the outrageous trolling and harsh criticisms also brings attention and curiosity about the language, that other developing languages can't and don't get. V will stay in people's minds and on their lips, keeping it popular. Many critics will say one thing, but will also be trying and using V, and it has been the case they become contributors to the language or are eager to see its next release. As the language makes corrections and continually improves, it's "baptism by fire", will make it even more viable and useful upon each release and in the long run.