Basically, I'm pretty wary of the adverse effects of drugs and becoming dependent on them. I've never done any, including drinking etc. But I'm curious about edibles, since it seems like there's barely any downsides, besides the risk of the edible itself being too potent(?).
Some of the comments here are a bit hyperbolic. "Edibles" constitues a very broad set. They most certainly can be used for beginners....but only at threshold doses. If you live in a medical state, ask for 5mg pills to start. That's a threshold dose for humans. Work your way up to 10 mg.
But cooking brownies with some RSO or cannabutter? Yeah, no, don't do that.
Edibles are great, I love the slow come-up. And it is possible to get a very measured dose that is adequate for beginners. Just need to do so at a dispensary, not your local dealer. ...or else you'll get way too baked.
Another option is tinctures--basically little eyedroppers with cannabis oil (that go under the tongue, not in the eye). Can also get very measured doses, which is definitely a plus for beginners.
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Yeah some people really do have a natural tolerance. Just like with booze it depends on how your metabolism and how your neurochemistry responds. Also the first few times you take THC it doesn't seem to have that big of an effect. The first time I smoke I crushed a full bowl and barely felt it, now one bowl is normally all I take in a day unless I'm actually trying to get stoned.