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Default What's wrong with "mother"

John LaBella wrote:
> [..]
> Has Mother "gone bad"?
>

Well, your "Mother" got a hitch-hiker - some mold which can survive in
that environment (sour, alcohol and what other critter poop is there).
Happened to me once and I tried to get rid of it which did not work
despite trying several month of monthly refreshments.

Underlaying reason is starter-neglect. When you wrote that you "leave
it out" - was it covered or open? That could be a cause for something
"caught" from the air.

> Is this a question of when in doubt throw it out?
>

Depends how strong your starter play drive is.

Sam