I don't want to be the next one to attack you, as that isn't what I am doing....but I could not give me two cents regarding to this.....
FREEHAND are done by those that are good enough and well experienced in what they do, I say many beginners doing FREEHAND as they think that by doing so they are a master of tattooing. Sorry but your friends shouldnt be free-handing it, or maybe not even tattooing.... enjoy your "tatt".