"...cross chaining consequences will not be mitigated by the non-existent 1x chainring that was invented to split the difference in position of the 2 existing rings."
Okay, this is where I get lost. I don't think I have any issues with "chain retention duties", as the chain has never jumped off the large chainring. I ride fantastically flat and well paved desert roads, so I've got that going for me. But can you elaborate on "cross chaining consequences" for my education? Thanks!