You're obviously going to get a lot of different opinions on smoking. No one is going to recommend it though because they clearly aren't good for you. It's your decision though.
I've been smoking for over 10 years and I've been around it all my life. Of course I regret ever starting, but at the same time I don't plan on quitting anytime soon. I get too much satisfaction out of them now and it's just become a part of my life unfortunately. I definitely smoke too much though. It's never good to be addicted to anything and have to deal with cravings, but becoming truly addicted to nicotine is a process, at least it was for me. Even after years of smoking, I could make a pack last at least a week and go days without one. Rarely had cravings unless I was drinking or using. I'm definitely hooked now though. I can just take a few hits every so often and be fine, but I'll usually kill a pack in a day when I have them. It's not that I like the smell or taste, it's just something that I've become so used to and it doesn't bother me at all. It's not a cheap habit if you're smoking a lot. I know plenty of people who smoke just from time to time like if they're drinking or something and have always been that way. It is possible to smoke without becoming dependent on cigarettes. It's really up to you and whether you enjoy them or not. You know the risks, so do what you want.