Joints do waste plenty of weed, but obviously this doesn't sway people from using them. Joints are a very chill way of smokin', but some people just cant roll man. In my opinion, I'd sooner hit pipes for a number of reasons, one being there is far less smell to deal with, so it's easier to conceal, you dont have to bother rolling, less smoke is wasted, etc. Whether you smoke joints or not is completely up to you. Each method of use has it's advantages and disadvantages. Personally, I think you should try it at least once then decide. I like variety when I smoke.