How to discuss topics on the wiki?

Hello all,
New forum/wiki member here. Earlier today I was able to solve another user's problem and, eager to finally be able to contribute something, I added my solution to the wiki. I am aware there is probably a better method to solve the issue, but I found no solution other than mine. My edit has since been flagged for factual accuracy, though I don't know how actually discuss it.
What is the correct procedure at this point? I know that my solution is probably not ideal and my edit to the wiki could probably use some work - but it is a solution and I could find no other.
Any advice would be appreciated. I'm excited to finally contribute instead of just lurk.
Thanks!

There's a "discussion" tab at the top of every entry where editors can discuss their edits. There's actually a link to the discussion page in the "factual accuracy" box as well. The "history" tab will tell you who flagged your addition as out of date as well, so if there's a delay in that person getting back to you on the discussion page you can contact them directly.
EDIT: Curse you moderators, always on top of things.
Last edited by ANOKNUSA (2014-08-01 01:20:54)

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