Ever saw Rebirth in play?

Why madness network?

Anyone who steals Carlton during his next turn following the diablerie will be able to burn you in his discard phase.

Because there is ALLWAYS a lot more fun in including Madness Network when making combo/game scenarii.

Not if you didn't Clan Impersonate to Malkavian first

Works pretty well with Enkidu. Much safer in combination with Fueled by Heart's Blood also.

actually no. the carlton problem remains the same -or it may be actually worse. While i can perfectly understand your predator or prey recruiting carlton to burn one of your key vamp (say, Dylan or Chavi), anyone on the table will destroy enkidu since xe's (*) a major threat in the long run.

(*) note the subtle LSJ reference.