Simming is a game, just like any game this has rules. The most important thing to remember is to have fun. While simming your goal should be just to have fun.
Create the character that interests you, develop them as you would like to, and have fun. However keep a few other things in mind:

1.Respect your fellow simmers
Remember that everyone else on the sim is also there to have fun.
Show each crew member and host the respect they deserve as people.
 

2.Respect your hosts
The hosts of the game (the CO ,XO, and SO) work hard to provide you with an exciting and entertaining experience. Hosts of the SLA are taught to show respect towards the simmers but this is a two way street. Remember that the hosts run the show and please show them the respect they are due. Follow their instructions and you will learn and have fun.
 

3.Don't get too graphic
Remember that the SLA has an minimum age limit of 13 but there are still minors in some sims. Also remember that some simmers may become offended if your writing or activity becomes too graphic or sexual in nature. Judge your actions by what you may see on normal NETWORK television. Don't overdo the language, gore, sex or any of that.
 

4.Sexual Harassment is a no no
This one should be obvious. It's the 21rst Century, so you should already know this.
 

5.Prejudice is a no no
Once again, this one should be known already.
 

6.Recruiting for other groups or sims is not allowed
Go figure. If you are a member of another group or another sim and are having trouble recruiting, contact LaFontaine@sg-8.org and he can offer suggestions and perhaps assistance, however it is really tactless to try and recruit from other groups during your membership in such a group.
 

Please refrain from doing this or you will, most likely, be removed and banned from the group. We're here to help but this is a bit much.
Breaking of these rules or others set forth by your hosts can lead to termination from the sim. Just remember to respect one another and you will have fun.