It's OK. I am old and shit, as well. But personally? I have always preferred the concentrates to just bud. (Lately my fav' has been the nonsolvent concentrate: pure, sweet bubble hash).
In my case i can say that having concentrates didn't cause me to go crackhead. I smoke for a certain level of effect and am satisfied with that ... and I'm so much happier smoking a raffinate than just lawn clippings.
It doesn't have to be bad for the movement, because those of us in it for medication aren't inclined to abuse it.
But ultimately, the future is in safe, predictably-dosable medibles. Jmo. cn