(I don't think there are any rules, but unless you went on and said, "Yes, marvellous story, isn't it? I think I outdid myself then, and you couldn't have recced a better fic." I don't think anyone could regard a comment as rude. But most authors don't comment, just some. Which is fair enough. You rec to share a good story, not make the author feel happy.)
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(I don't think there are any rules, but unless you went on and said, "Yes, marvellous story, isn't it? I think I outdid myself then, and you couldn't have recced a better fic." I don't think anyone could regard a comment as rude. But most authors don't comment, just some. Which is fair enough. You rec to share a good story, not make the author feel happy.)