The decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket publicly apologizes for insulting posts by an intern that included “retardio” language.
Due to a series of posts made by an intern, Polymarket, which is well-known for its decentralized prediction market platform that lets users wager on global events, experienced blowback. When read in order, these posts—sent from Polymarket’s official account—spell out the disparaging word “retardio”.
Polymarket Issues Apology and Confirms Intern’s Dismissal Following ‘Retardio’ Incident
Polymarket expressed apologies for the event in an official statement on April 23. The statement also stated that the insulting posts were quickly removed upon detection. The intern in charge of the posts was fired, the company confirmed.
We want to make it unequivocally clear that this language is completely unacceptable and does not align with our values or the culture we aim to foster at Polymarket.
PolymarketA Polymarket representative justified the decision to fire the intern, claiming a violation of corporate standards, in response to community outcry for the intern’s reinstatement. They said the intern had “crossed the line,” and opponents were misinterpreting corporate governance.
