Maxred - to an extent a fair point, get it right and never be shy to go around. However, getting the approach right is rather separate from sideslipping. The sideslip is a useful tool, and in some cases a necessary part of a correct approach (e.g. pitts!), not just something to rescue a bad approach. There should be no reason for sideslipping to lead to a groundloop.
It's a bit like flying upside down, do it enough and you might even like it
