Webrep does not block bad sites like WOT does with Red Ratings by default. Webrep is a statistical profile of data from Avast users and the virus labs as to how much the Avast community likes a site. Web-Rep is an optional install, and is easily removed from Avast if you don’t want it under Web Rep settings.

I am sure the Avast development team will continue to study and enhance WebRep as future updates are released. Avast users choose whether or not they want the plug in.

I think the way it works is if you are upgrading from Avast version 5, you are asked if you want Web Rep to be installed or not. If you uninstall Version 5, and are getting a fresh download or install, I believe you get Web Rep by default, where you can deactivate it under Web Rep settings if you don’t want it, OR do a custom install and uncheck Web Rep, if you don’t want it.

Jack