I meant that if the log pile was falling apart and not safe it's ok to firm it up, not to re-do it and make it easier. Or you know how with time sticks start rolling off or sticking out to the side or rotting away or whatever. I've built a ton of these- sometimes there isn't large supply of optimal sticks/logs, and the stack is a little wobbly. I don't think there's anything wrong with putting it back into a safe condition. I would call that trial maintenance. :-)

Nanci