Knighthoods and the like are the State mechanism of acknowledging people. Until there is a non-class originating system I don't see an issue with someone accepting one. Life peerages however can fuck the fuck off.
My point was pretty limited. If a knighthood is the UK system of honouring someones achievements then what the fuck does it matter if it's called a "knighthood" or a "sausage butt"?
Knighthoods and the like are the State mechanism of acknowledging people. Until there is a non-class originating system I don't see an issue with someone accepting one. Life peerages however can fuck the fuck off.