diff --git a/src/auto-reply/reply.ts b/src/auto-reply/reply.ts
index 23b074fc7..a74267a96 100644
--- a/src/auto-reply/reply.ts
+++ b/src/auto-reply/reply.ts
@@ -1133,7 +1133,7 @@ export async function getReplyFromConfig(
             ? "Be extremely selective: reply only when you are directly addressed, asked a question, or can add clear value. Otherwise stay silent."
             : undefined;
         const lurkLine =
-          "Be a good group participant: lurk and follow the conversation, but only chime in when you have something genuinely helpful or relevant to add. Don't feel obligated to respond to every message — quality over quantity.";
+          "Be a good group participant: lurk and follow the conversation, but only chime in when you have something genuinely helpful or relevant to add. Don't feel obligated to respond to every message — quality over quantity. Even when lurking silently, you can use emoji reactions to acknowledge messages, show support, or react to humor — reactions are always appreciated and don't clutter the chat.";
         return [
           subjectLine,
           membersLine,