[Tagging] Mapping pubs as full areas

[Dave F]

Hi

It's been pointed out to me the wiki 
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag:amenity%3Dpub states "Set a node 
or draw as an area along the building outline." This seems a bit 
restrictive & outdated, given the high zoom  levels. Many pubs, 
especially those out of the cities, can be fairly large areas.

Where appropriate I've been mapping them as 'full areas' by which I mean 
a polygon which encompasses the boundary of the property to include all 
parts such as garden, play area, car park etc.

On that polygon should be amenity=pub & all the other relevant tags. Any 
buildings should be building=pub.

This ties in with the tagging format for other areas such as hospitals, 
schools & universities etc.

Any specific reason why the wiki shouldn't be updated to include this? I 
note those doing the 'standard map' carto are reluctant to render them, 
but I see that as their problem & definitely not a reason to map as 
suggested.

DaveF.