diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index cbf38990..b80bf421 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -10,7 +10,17 @@ staleLabel: "Status: Stale"
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable
 markComment: >
   This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had
-  recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. Thank you
-  for your contributions.
+  recent activity.
+  
+  If this is a **bug** and you can still reproduce this error on the `master` 
+  branch, please reply with any additional information you have about it in 
+  order to keep the issue open.
+  
+  If this is a feature request, please consider whether it can be accomplished
+  in another way. If it cannot, please elaborate on why it is core to this 
+  project and why you feel more than 80% of users would find this beneficial.
+  
+  This issue will automatically be closed in 7 days if no further activity 
+  occurs. Thank you for all your contributions.
 # Comment to post when closing a stale issue. Set to `false` to disable
 closeComment: false