You have got to be fucking kidding me with this thing. I'm not going to link to it. I'm not going to name it. You know what I'm talking about. It is an atrocity. With that said, we bow our heads, take a deep breath, and say:

Thank god it's not Rush Limbaugh.

We've already emptied the vaults to give you the full story of Boston's only alternative radio station, WFNX.

Earlier today, the Phoenix Media/Communications Group announced the sale of its radio station, WFNX, to Clear Channel Communications -- the largest radio station owner in the country.

All day, long-time listeners have expressed their thoughts, feelings, concerns, and memories of WFNX over the years.

Below, read what some WFNX fans have been saying on Twitter and Facebook.

[UPDATE 12:21 pm]: Boston Business Journal is reporting the layoffs of longtime personalities Julie Kramer and Henry Santoro, and a possible switch to either a country or Spanish speaking format.

Earlier this morning we reported that WFNX 101.7 FM will be sold to Clear Channel. A few moments ago, the national media and entertainment giant released this statement regarding its latest acquisition.

UPDATE [12:13 pm]: Clear Channel has released a statement regarding its purchase of WFNX.

UPDATE [11:19 am]: I'm told that WFNX's intellectual property -- including the call letters, the archives, interviews, videos, etc. -- are being retained by Phoenix Media/Communications Group in the deal that sends 101.

Introducing "Meet the Mayor," a new segment in which we interview Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

Deep Ellum
WFNX's Fletcher

Describe Deep Ellum.
It's a small, cool, local bar, and something like that's becoming hard to find in Allston. They have a fantastic back deck that's inspired a billion other bars in Allston to have a back deck, and a huge beer selection.

Welcome to "Meet the Mayor," a segment where we interview local Foursquare Mayors in their natural habitats.

Anna's Taqueria (Brookline)
Tom O'Keefe, a/k/a "Boston Tweet Guy"

What do you remember from your first visit to Anna's?
I think the first time was ‘96. I have a well-documented addiction to Anna's.

Tomorrow morning, WFNX turns over its airwaves to a "Help for Haiti" radiothon, to raise awareness and collect donations for Haitian relief. The proceeds will go directly to Partners In Health, the Boston-based charity that's been providing health care and other assitance to Haiti for two decades. Here's the official press release: