Very simply Q is the higher up - person or persons dropping the messages (with some false flags since the enemy of the state also listens in) and anons (Qanons if you prefer) are those doing the research to figure it all out.
At a minimum it does give us researchers some solace (and learned patience) as we await the ‘NCSWIC’ ~ justice for the traitorous treasonous deep state.
The Rove and Jeb wingers of the GOP dismiss Q as fake and nuttery. FR still has plenty of them chiming in here. I will stay open minded because while some here shrug it off, Q terrifies the Left. Anything that terrifies the Left is a good thing in my book.