I also give away a bit on freecycle. Sometimes quite good condition, expensive stuff.
I also like a bit of a backstory and a sense of communicating with a person who would be grateful for said item and will make use of it.
Not a sob story about their personal circumstances but a genuine sounding "We could really use the toddler bed, our little boy has just grown out of his cot. We can pick up asap when is convenient for you. Thanks for your consideration" or somesuch.
These sort of replies always get my attention and I respond to them first. I also extend the same friendliness and courtesy when I request something on freecycle.
It's not about making someone beg for your charity but most of us like to get something out of the exchange if possible, that something being a warm glow that we have been able to help a nice person who needed our unwanted item. Surely that makes sense?
Of course whatever the person then chooses to do with the item once it is theirs is up to them, whether they re-freecycle it or sell it on ebay or whatever.
But the "I'll take it" responses make me think it is someone who trawls freecycle purely for the purpose of selling the item on and I would prefer for my donation to go to someone who genuinely needs it and will use it.