Would there be any issue with adding a list of domains to block to the HOSTS file? I'm talking about the ones available from the likes of mvps.org that are used to block domains that are known to serve ads or malware.

As was noted in one or more other threads, a HOSTS file will not work with Tor, as Tor uses its own DNS resolution.
Comment by Anonymous Thu 28 Feb 2013 10:26:40 AM CET