Abbreviated public subscriber counts are gradually rolling out starting next week. We heard a lot of feedback from the community following our announcement in May – we’ve updated our original post with more info here → https://yt.be/help/LF4J
How about since some creators like being able to see their exact sub count and some don't why don't you just make it a setting? It would appeal to both side of the argument and the drama can stop. (Don't take this comment with a rude tone, it's meant to be only feedback)