Easiest = You can target specific VC/Angels that focus on your target group. You have option to introduce yourself using your contacts network, and it's still better than sending cold e-mail to random VCs. Also, VC List doesn't have public e-mails, you still need to find them.
Just not true. This topic is complex and yes sending a cold email to a random investor is worse than getting a warm intro but these are two extremes. There are many ways to raise significant funds without intros.
So, I have to click on a clumsy website around and don't get email addresses? No thanks.
So yes, for me it's easiest option.