I'm an "original" fan, and I have no problem with the whole CGI vs puppets (even though the prequels did use some real sets and miniatures), because both have their realism and fakeness. They are merely tools to show the world of the saga, and one is not better than the other.
However, in my opinion, the films should be introduced to newbies by the order they were released. Because whether some people like it or not, the prequels were made with those who had already seen the OT in mind.