A few hydrocarbons inhaled probably won't hurt you anyways but ruining good herb to make hash is a shame.
I would much rather enjoy the weed. Maybe some peoples weed isn't good enough for them but I wouldn't consider trading my joints for the best hash I have ever smoked.
I like hash but can't live on just hash. Joints laced with hash maybe.
You can't make BHO with just water but you can make Bubblehash. Many prefer my Bubblehash to BHO as evidenced by sales at events.
People often tell me my hash is better than any BHO offered. I don't use buds, just high grade final trim.
I guess DJ Shorts was right when he said it isn't just about the thc. Even pumped up high thc strains like SB are too strong for him and it does seem true to me that real gourmets appreciate the finer things.
A little wine may beat a glass of whisky in some cases.