diff --git a/.github/workflows/stale.yml b/.github/workflows/stale.yml
index 5d64646931594..161e8023fb656 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/stale.yml
@@ -19,7 +19,8 @@ jobs:
         close-pr-label: auto-close
         exempt-pr-labels: keep-open
         operations-per-run: 1200
-        ascending: false
+        ascending: true
+        start-date: '2021-08-10'
         stale-pr-message: >
           This pull request has been inactive for at least 14 days.
           If you are finished with your changes, don't forget to sign off. See the [contributor guide](https://review.docs.microsoft.com/help/contribute/contribute-how-to-write-pull-request-automation) for instructions.