my 2 cents...if it didnt happen on the real flight, it shouldn't happen in SSM. I like SSM because I am flying real flights with real payloads.
It just needs to be tightend up a bit, visuals upgraded, and I would love for the GPC to be more fully simulated.
In short, I cannot wait for SSMS 2. I cannot wait to take the Shuttle back home to orbit!