diff --git a/metadata/rules/gorule-0000027.md b/metadata/rules/gorule-0000027.md
index 68b75ac4..8fa274dd 100644
--- a/metadata/rules/gorule-0000027.md
+++ b/metadata/rules/gorule-0000027.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 layout: rule
 id: GORULE:0000027
 title: Each identifier in GAF is valid
-type: warning
+type: report
 fail_mode: soft
 status: implemented
 contact: "go-quality@lists.stanford.edu"