VGA Y-Splitter cable?

I have one that I use on my desktop PC right now, for the same image doubled and ran across my desk so when I turn around I can still see my screen.
Let's I ran I connected the DVI to VGA adapater to my MBP then connected that to the Y-Splitter cable to two monitors...well,
1) Would it be safe?
2) Tell me if I'm wrong - I would be able to have 3 of the same screens (including the MBP's) and then I would also be able to have a 2 screen-one desktop display between the MBP and one of the 2 monitors, and then a double of the 1st external monitors screen on the 2nd?
Sorry if I confused anyone with #2, lol.
Any experiences/opinoins?

In theory, it should be safe.
Are the monitors the same model/size? If not you might hav problems finding a compatible setting.
Your second point would be correct.
The only thing I could see being a problem is with the Y splitter, the monitors might not get enough power, so you could have display issues.

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