Many people would answer this in many different ways. In my personal opinion, it's a yes. It's a yes because it makes it easier for people to track you down (finding your iep) and it's easy for someone to take your identity. It's also dangerous for children and teens (even young adults) because there are many people wanting them, and wanting to meet them in public and things like that. I hope I answered your question! (:
Flatbeds were prominently used up until the mid 90's and were replaced by non-linear software.