First, this is from two years ago, so it probably needs that info in the title. Second, the presumption that "winky-face" is flirtatious is unfounded: (

First, this is from two years ago, so it probably needs that info in the title. Second, the presumption that "winky-face" is flirtatious is unfounded: (in electronic communication) an emoticon, emoji, or other image representing a face with one eye closed in a wink, typically used to express humour or sarcasm. "I was being flippant, hence the winky face at the end of my post" which is exactly how I have been using it for more than twenty years now.