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How do Throwdowns work?

Anyone can create a Throwdown. All it takes is a topic you feel strongly about and someone to debate it with.

• First, decide if you'll challenge a fellow Fan or leave it open for anyone on FanNation to take you on.
• Next, enter your topic. Make sure your Throwdown statement is clear and concise - a true or false type statement works best. Throwdown statements are limited to 150 characters.
• Make your case with the first of three arguments.
• Once your Throwdown has been submitted, the Fan you've challenged will receive a FanMail and has 24 hours to accept the challenge. If they choose not to accept, the Throwdown expires and does not count against either record. If it's an open Throwdown, it will remain available to other Fans for 24 hours.
• Once the Throwdown is accepted, each opponent will have 24 hours to make a their next argument.
• Other Fans can vote while the debate is in progress and they can change their vote at any time. Once each opponent has made three arguments the Throwdown is open to be voted on by all members of the Nation for another 24 hours.
• To see the status of all your Throwdowns you can go to My Throwdowns from your profile page.

Check out all the current Throwdowns you can still vote on, or find an open Throwdown and get in on the action. Ready to start your own? Go for it!

What’s New in Throwdowns

Throwdown rules changes

1. No votes will be allowed until after both first arguments are in. The vote buttons won’t be active until after the users make their initial arguments.
2. Once a Throwdown is created, there are 24 hours for it to be accepted and have a 1st argument made. If neither of these things happens, the Throwdown will automatically be removed.
3. After a Throwdown is underway, there is a time limit of 24 hours for each argument. A fanmail or email reminder will be sent at the 22-hour mark. If you miss your turn, it will be forfeited.
4. You can only have 20 Throwdowns open at the same time.
5. You’ll see 3 new options on the main Throwdown page:

   1. Report Violation button:
      This if for the Throwdown itself, in the pop-up you’ll have the following options:
      Protest – If you suspect there is something not on the up and up in the Throwdown.
      Offensive – If the Throwdown subject matter is offensive or inappropriate.
      Invalid – If the Throwdown is not sports related

      You’re required to give a reason when submitting, and your info will be provided to the Moderators to review. Then the appropriate action will be taken.

   2. Draw button:
      This allows user to propose a Draw to their opponent. This might happen if the user misunderstood the question, or if the users have argued well, but just decided to agree to disagree…basically, it’s up to you to determine. If you propose, your opponent will then have the opportunity to accept or reject that proposal.

   3. Play by Play button:
      This will give a brief rundown of the Throwdown. It shows up when the arguments are made, and when people have voted--but it will not show who voted for whom. This is just to provide transparency and keep everyone honest.