No, they won't incite the same quibble, because "felony" has a very precise legal definition. A "negligible" felony is going to have a different meaning for each person that uses it, so you're going to need to define what you mean when you use the word. I agree with the other commenters, why are you dodging this so much?
I think the point is that it doesn't matter what the OP's definition of a "negligible felony" is. His question is probably better stated, "would you hire someone who has what you consider a negligible felony on their record?"
What matters is what you think is negligible. The question is intended to tease out whether or not you believe absolutely that felony = no hire, or if there's some nuance to it.
