I always thought the same, and I’ve been toking for about two decades. For pieces my friends and I always prefer glass. If using a glass piece though, it’s important to use vinegar once in a while (not just Isopropanol) to get rid of the chance of mould build up.
There are a few cannabis related ones, though activity is here or there on one or two. UK420, THCTalk, ICMag, GrowCity, etc.