Hi theoretical.

I remember when I was younger, I used debate/argue, even to the point of anger, quite regularly. It was all about ego and wanting to be Mr Right. But to be honest, I did kind of enjoy it, yes. Very intellectual! Very intelligent! haha. But as time went by I realized it actually alienates a lot of people as well. People felt uneasy around me, tolerated me, and that realization I didn't enjoy.

My opinion is, yes, some or maybe even most people, are just putting up with you, and are 'too nice' as you put it, to tell you so. I don't actually know what the norm is regarding constant debating/arguing but I do think most people steer clear of it, or eventually learn to steer clear of it.

But if you can find friends who totally get into it, then cool.