diff --git a/.github/lock.yml b/.github/lock.yml
index 06ab8b514e..938c8538a4 100644
--- a/.github/lock.yml
+++ b/.github/lock.yml
@@ -9,8 +9,14 @@ exemptLabels: []
 # Label to add before locking, such as `outdated`. Set to `false` to disable
 lockLabel: false
 
+# Stop lockbot from closing as "resolved"
+setLockReason: false
+
 # Comment to post before locking. Set to `false` to disable
-lockComment: false
+lockComment: >
+  This old issue has been automatically locked. If you believe you
+  have found a related problem, please file a new issue (with reprex)
+  and link to this issue. <https://reprex.tidyverse.org/>
 
 # Limit to only `issues` or `pulls`
 # only: issues