diff --git a/drivers/staging/Kconfig b/drivers/staging/Kconfig
index e1654f59eb709f997300d2dee136002856009f2d..0a49cd788a75e7b3385d28d2bbc170a0ff127d81 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/staging/Kconfig
@@ -21,7 +21,23 @@ menuconfig STAGING
 
 	  If in doubt, say N here.
 
-if STAGING
+
+config STAGING_EXCLUDE_BUILD
+	bool "Exclude Staging drivers from being built"
+	default y
+	---help---
+	  Are you sure you really want to build the staging drivers?
+	  They taint your kernel, don't live up to the normal Linux
+	  kernel quality standards, are a bit crufty around the edges,
+	  and might go off and kick your dog when you aren't paying
+	  attention.
+
+	  Say N here to be able to select and build the Staging drivers.
+	  This option is primarily here to prevent them from being built
+	  when selecting 'make allyesconfg' and 'make allmodconfig' so
+	  don't be all that put off, your dog will be just fine.
+
+if !STAGING_EXCLUDE_BUILD
 
 source "drivers/staging/et131x/Kconfig"
 
@@ -45,4 +61,4 @@ source "drivers/staging/at76_usb/Kconfig"
 
 source "drivers/staging/poch/Kconfig"
 
-endif # STAGING
+endif # !STAGING_EXCLUDE_BUILD