In reply to GrahamD:
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> I'm with you on tucking the end back through the knot. The rope end can then easily be tucked out of the way into the harness loop. Seem to be in a minority there, though.
I'm also in this minority club!
I always tie in this way, it has many advantages including the ease of undoing after a fall (never had a problem even after big falls or doing clip drops).
It also makes for a compact knot (closer to the harness) which is good for redpointing i.e. allows you to pull closer to the clip when working a route.
It also works well with short / young climbers who are learning to lead, trying to reach past a fig 8 + a stopper knot to reach the 'clean' rope for clipping is awkward for the very short, this method allows them to reach past the knot with ease making the clipping process far more efficient.