diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 6f58c75..aefe263 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -3,6 +3,13 @@ daysUntilStale: 60
 # Number of days of inactivity before a stale issue is closed
 daysUntilClose: 7
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
+# Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
+exemptLabels:
+  - Validating request
+  - Bug report
+  - Bug
+  - Enhancement
+  - feature
 staleLabel: wontfix
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable
 markComment: >