On 22/04/2013 09:48, Buchan Meteo wrote:
There are some posts in this thread that I do not get to see because the
poster has been kill-filed with the 'forever' option.
However, I have been made aware of certain comments and I feel obliged to
set the record straight.

You should not attempt to use the word 'minuscule' until you have learned
how to spell it. I suggest a dictionary.

Thank you for reading (:

At the risk of being a pedant (which is what I am), both variants are
acceptable nowadays (miniscule being used since C19th). This is
according to OED (and others) - but it suggests not using it formal
contexts. I would assume that uk.sc.weather isn't formal.....

HTH

Malcolm