diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 2c9660176..eefb5f985 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -26,13 +26,14 @@ exemptMilestones: false
 exemptAssignees: false
 
 # Label to use when marking as stale
-staleLabel: wontfix
+staleLabel: stale
 
 # Comment to post when marking 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.
+  for your contributions. You way want to consider using the Sponsor button
+  in order to persuade someone to address it.
 
 # Comment to post when removing the stale label.
 # unmarkComment: >