diff --git a/.github/lock.yml b/.github/lock.yml
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+daysUntilLock: 30
+lockComment: >
+  This thread has been automatically locked since there has not been
+  any recent activity after it was closed. Please open a new issue for
+  related bugs.
+setLockReason: false
+exemptLabels: planning