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GNU Screen does not work when su'ing from root to a normal user

Is it normal, that when I am logged in as root, and the used su user, I can't access that users screen sessions? In this case, screen complains about it not having permissions on /dev/pts/x. I ...
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Is it safe to close shell just by clicking “X” or using “ctrl+d”?

Is it safe to close shell just by clicking "X" or using "ctrl+d" while logged in as root with su or is it safer to close it by typing "exit"? Is there any difference (security-wise) at all or is it ...