I think if you are making it seem like he devs "may or may not" follow their words and make changes if asics were created for the coin you probably haven't listened to many of the podcasts have you? Have you actually listen to Boristhespider talk? The guy assured everyone that they already have a plan prepared (not might do something) it is already prepared for if asics were to happen today for vertcoin...

Your responses sound like speculation when the message from the devs are very clear. There is no need for a hardfork.