I was under the impression that "white knighting", by definition, is being sycophantic and obsequious towards someone. That's why the term exists. It's not "also known as" being a decent human being. Being a decent human being is also known as being a decent human being. There doesn't need to be another term for it.
The term "white knight" exists solely to denigrate those who are excessively servile to another person. Being a kiss-ass. At least, that's what I thought.
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Edited by Wyldfyre: 7/19/2013 6:23:42 PMI've never come across that distinction. I was moreso intending to call out the people who equal defending a female for the sake of it with trying to get into her good books.