Should I Fear the Media Manager?

I'm admittedly a little paranoid when it comes to using the media manager. I have a feature film that I do not want to screw up, but I DO want to have it down to a more manageable size. I figure that if I 'copy', 'include master clips outside', but 'delete unused media', 'include affiliate clips' and create a new project - I should be fine correct? I'll also include all multiclip angles.
All that I want to do is make sure that the original files are left intact. I will be copying to another external, but I want to leave the original files alone. Is there any danger of the original files being compromised in any way if I make sure that I 'copy' (ie. NOT set it at 'use existing')? Is there anything else I should take into consideration prior to backup? Thanks for any and all help.

When I've worked with a sound guy, they've normally worked with ProTools and thus just needed OMF's of the tracks. I just provided a locked cut in the form of a DV export of my reels for his picture guide. Everything was in sync with both head and tail pops. No need to transfer the original QT files to the sound editor.
Now I don't know about STP. Perhaps that does require the QT files? Is that right? If so, then thats a shame because video in this case is a huge waste of time. All you need is the audio to him.
However, giving a new project to another editor for recutting etc, is a big deal. I'd like to hear more from others about their successes with MM since I wasn't impressed. In fact, I wish I could cut with two FCP 'seats' using Unity to share storage...sadly budget didn't allow for that.
I would say this: if your new project can relink with MM files then great. That means the other editor can work easily. We didn't have that experience.
I might add, when he passed a project with the new cut to us, we couldn't reconnect easily. A big pain.
Perhaps, MM is great when it is one way. i.e not a situation where editors are sharing work but more finishing and then handing over to the next person in the production flow. (sound editor e.g)
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