diff --git a/.DEREK.yml b/.DEREK.yml
index 35fd9f70..05b8c63f 100644
--- a/.DEREK.yml
+++ b/.DEREK.yml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ features:
  - pr_description_required
  - release_notes
  - hacktoberfest
- - no_newbies # Newbies are welcome, however there is some automation that will affect you during October. You are welcome, please be patient with us.
+# - no_newbies # Newbies are welcome, however there is some automation that will affect you during October. You are welcome, please be patient with us.
 
 contributing_url: https://github.com/openfaas/faas/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md