The Shadow of the Maker

[Inziladun]

Originally Posted by William Cloud Hicklin

Moreover, I don't think it's fair to say that Celebrimbor was "largely corrupted;" say rather that he was cozened.

To my way of thinking, a "corruption"' would entail drawing one in the opposite direction from one's original intent or inclinations. Therefore, I agree about Celebrimbor. It was when he realized that Sauron had tried to corrupt the Noldor that he repented.