I use exclusively freehosts, but this certainly doesn't indicate that my galleries don't comply to the rules as well (and better in some cases) then those Paid hosting submitters.
I use 100% purchased and licensed content, never a blind link, and only those affiliates that I feel are ethical business operators.
My galleries consistently are approved by all of the major TGP's, and routinely make it to the top part of their lists. (Of course position could just be a factor of what time I submit my galleries.
Plus, if the TGP's are to be operated by any of the big affiliate program owners, I think they would be quick to point out that a good portion of their income comes from those of us going the freehost route. Eliminating those of us who use Freehosts could certainly effect their bootom line.
I know that the AP program sends me a check for just over $1,000 a month ( and the same with Cybererotica) from sales generated from my TGP traffic. This may not come close to some of the big players out there, but in the grand scheme of things, I am sure when you take into account the traffic from all of the freehost submitters, this probably adds up to a fairly handsome sum.
My 2 cents
