I started smoking regularly back in 1969 and haven't stopped since. Back then all we had was leaf, maybe some buds and very occasionally some hash. It was a treat to see "oil" once in a while. It was all joints or pipes as far as smoking.
These days with access to legal weed I still like flower in my vaporizer, but I also frequently use oil cartridges and "crumbles" for the enhanced experience with and extra kick!!!
Back then we smoke just for enjoyment and to get high. These days I smoke mostly to control the pain from my RA, but I still enjoy the high too!!!