Hey, just found this pretty cool page about eating skate. And how about another one right here, from which I quote:

For many years, the finicky French have revered the skate, serving it up with brown butter or lemon caper sauce and calling it gastronomique. In fact, about 95 percent of the skate caught in American waters is exported to France where they gladly accept the fish that Americans don’t have much taste for.

That still doesn't mean anyone in my house would have eaten it, if I had brought it home. But at least I have someone on my side! (The French are always there when you need them for all matters culinary)