diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 28e02a81..33aa77dd 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Number of days of inactivity before an issue becomes stale
 daysUntilStale: 44
 # Number of days of inactivity before a stale issue is closed
-daysUntilClose: 7
+daysUntilClose: 8
 # Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
 exemptLabels:
   - accepted
@@ -14,4 +14,6 @@ markComment: >
   recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. Thank you
   for your contributions.
 # Comment to post when closing a stale issue. Set to `false` to disable
-closeComment: true
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+closeComment: >
+  This issue was closed due to inactive more than 52 days. You can reopen or 
+  recreate it if you think it should continue. Thank you for your contributions again.
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