vamaz, I also use the 'loop to loop' method to connect tippet back to the original leader.
Seems to work OK, but perhaps just isn't 'purist' enough??
There are reasons why one would shy away from loop to loop on tippets/leader connections, but that's mainly for moving water. Rivers and streams. Ponds and lakes no biggie.
As far as purists go, I don't know any. And I know alot of fly fisherman. I spend probably 80-100 days a year fly fishing. Almost all of them have been very helpful and friendly. I've met many on the rivers over the years. I think it's mostly a negative stereotype. All it takes is one bad apple to ruin the bushel.
