On 14 Aug 2007, at 01:19, Ice wrote:

>> It doesn't really matter actually. You can keep it as a stiff
>> dough, if
>> you like, or as a very wet batter.
>
> Actually it does matter. But Jeff is right, it does not matter
> much when
> you are starting out. Relax and have fun!
>
> Ice

I think Jeff is totally right, it doesn't matter at all. That isn't
to say you won't get slightly different flavours depending on the
hydration of the starter but to answer the question that was asked,
it really doesn't matter at all if you been using it for 5 days or 5
decades.

Jim