When in doubt don't throw it out.  Refresh, by discarding half of it, and especially any of the smelly, colorful chunks-then just add about the same amount of volume of flour and water.   Your starter is stronger than you think, just got to help the good bacteria out by getting rid of the bad bacteria. 

Happy baking!  

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