diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 2c77dc1c0..e50822a1b 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -34,9 +34,10 @@ staleLabel: wontfix
 
 # 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.
+  This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity. The resources of the VCLab team are limited, and so we are asking for your help.
+  If this is a bug and you can still reproduce this error on the last release of MeshLab, please reply with all of the information you have about it in order to keep the issue open.
+  If this is a feature request, and you feel that it is still relevant and valuable, please tell us why.
+  This issue will automatically be closed in the near future if no further activity occurs. Thank you for all your contributions.
 
 # Comment to post when removing the stale label.
 # unmarkComment: >