So let me get this straight, we airline types can suck the hiney, and do the give back to the aviation bit, but must back off from the rest. I say if you cant earn a reasnoble sallary freelancing, then perhaps you must ask yourself why. Easy to put the blame elsewhere, when perhaps you should ask yourself, did I phone ALL the companies yesterday?
Freelance is exactly that. It is not a job that is there for the luckless that cant find full time employment. I know of a pilot that flies for a large company, yet does freelance work. Is this OK, as he is not an airline type. I think that companies employ freelance pilots because of their experience, knowledge of company procedures, ability to handle the client well, amongst many other reasons.
Bottom line guys, if you are good at the job, you will find work. Do not blame others where the lacking may be with yourself.