I think pedantically anchors are the markers in the document, and the URL fragments refer to the anchors to tell the browser to scroll there. If I'm wrong, someone will be along to correct me...
Hi dang. Sorry to ask you here but I wasn't sure how to get in touch with the staff. Have you had the chance to review the email I sent to hn@ycombinator.com? I know you're very busy so I don't mean to rush you. I just want to make sure the spam filter didn't get it first hahaha