diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index d5c79b8504..08c174b5ef 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -1,17 +1,11 @@
 # Number of days of inactivity before an issue becomes stale
-daysUntilStale: 120
+daysUntilStale: 180
 # Number of days of inactivity before a stale issue is closed
-daysUntilClose: 60
-# Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
-exemptLabels:
-  - pinned
-  - security
+daysUntilClose: false
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
 staleLabel: 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.
+  Hello! Is this still an issue?
 # Comment to post when closing a stale issue. Set to `false` to disable
 closeComment: false