Draging VOB files directly into FCP

I was always told that FCP could not read VOB files directly. And to get stuff from a dvd into FCP I had to either rip it or capture through an analogue converter. But someone I know tested draging VOB files (or the files where the video is stored on a DVD) into FCP and it worked. I have also tested this, and it worked. These were of course inhouse non copy protected DVDs.
But my question is, even if this works, is there something that could come back and bite me in the behind, if I do it this way?

It skips frames, but that's OK for a rough cut.
Says who? Dropped frames during the edit are unacceptable. There is no reason to edit with H.264...it is a DELIVERY codec. It isn't intended for editing (notice there are no EASY SETUPS for this?)
Edit in a format that is meant for editing, then compress h.264 for web or HD DVD.
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