I checked out the thread on Necstacy and of course, since I don't speak French, it doesn't help much. But from my wife's reading of the thread (she speaks French), it seems we're not very welcome amongst the French, especially after Armen's postings. Armen had applied for a position in our group, but his attitude was very rough and forceful, and him and Black Tiger had creative differences from the very beginning so it didn't end up working out. Adding to the mess was Seldane and his sharp tongue. shubibiman, it's not that the "Americans didn't want him", it was simply a clash of egos between artists. It happens all the time.
I would gladly work with Armen. But as usual, only half the story is told without ever learning the other half. So if anyone would like to hear the other side of the story, you know where to find me.