diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 2c116042e..ee5f9da44 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Number of days of inactivity before an issue becomes stale
-daysUntilStale: 180
+daysUntilStale: 365
 # Number of days of inactivity before a stale issue is closed
 daysUntilClose: 14
 # Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@ staleLabel: wontfix
 # 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
-  activity for 6 months. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. Thank you
-  for your contributions.
+  activity for 1 year. It will be automatically closed if no further activity occurs.
+  To keep it open, simply post a new comment. Maintainers will re-open on
+  new activity. Thank you for your contributions.
 # Comment to post when closing a stale issue. Set to `false` to disable
 closeComment: false