I'm pretty sure Sieka wasn't "looking down" on light-hearted fics as she was just explaining her preference for angst/drama over fluff/comedy so let's be careful with our choice of words there to avoid misunderstandings
You nailed that one right, seigus-san. As expected. You are really keen.
And still, looking down on those light fics is not an option, because it helps you laugh and smile when all you want is run away, hide or sometimes even die...
I've never said anything about looking down on it, I just explained why I prefer angst and drama over light-hearted fics in a way that justifies my choice. If I implied that I looked down at it, I'd be a hypocrite since I do enjoy reading light-hearted fics, which I am not.
Besides, looking down and explaining + being opinionated is different from each other.
I don't need to be told too because I know what I need to do, I just like to see reality as bitter as it is than being hopeful for something that can never be because too much happiness can kill you. Throw off the balance of despair and happiness and everything is off the scale. Besides, there's a thing that while one person is despairing, one person is receiving happiness, and vice-versa---all the while being blind to it. I don't want to be like those people who only see the world as bliss and joy and I don't want an escape because it means I'm running away from the problem.
Anyhow, we can say that those who also write in this genre also experience pain, yes it's a given, so what's my point? I just prefer those two genres because I can feel and associate more, I feel like I can connect in a way and that's my choice, it shows and makes me feel reality. I never said anything about looking down at it, I just prefer to read them over the others, but I don't dislike them and I don't hate them, don't put words into my mouth, it's kind of rude since I did not force my opinion, I just expressed it.
And please don't get me wrong, I am not picking up a fight, I'm defending myself over an accusation, although its small and I can shrug it off, better say something than nothing. I did just said that it is my opinion. It's just a taste and preference. If saying my opinion about my preference is bad then what's a good discussion? Not like I was arguing and forcing someone my thoughts. ('___';;; )
@AshuraXAs Shinoki have said, spend time describing the settling or how the characters feel and what they think and if you want it serious, be sure that the scene that you have is serious. You should also not add random stuff that does not give addition to the feeling of seriousness or depth in the scene, a slight disruption would do though because it also keeps some form of entertainment, depending on how you use them.
For an example let's say we assume of a scene where the character is trying to piece in together their feelings and thoughts. Describing the setting, thoughts and emotions can keep the scene "serious" because you have the elements together in the scene. Putting in words that best describe the scene or the feel might help.
Disruptions of the flow of the seriousness can also give a nice impact, especially if you place afterwards an unexpected and serious scene afterwards, a cliche example would be the character resolving their inner conflicts and becoming determined about their choices, only to get plunge back into a heavy scene in the form of an accident or third wheel.
Over all, just keep the setting, thoughts and emotions related to your plot. If its erotic, describe an erotic atmosphere, thought and emotion and it goes on if its angst, drama, fluff, etc. Its kind of hard to explain it so I don't know if its understandable....