Currently, public sub counts are abbreviated in most but not all places across YouTube. In August, we’ll make this more consistent by always showing abbreviated sub counts publicly. Creators: You’ll still see your full sub count in Studio! Learn more → http://yt.be/help/abbrev-count …pic.twitter.com/pmaKk4EU4k
One of my favourite youtubers has been working tirelessly on the platform for the past 3 years, and has almost amassed an incredible landmark of a quarter of a million subscribers..... And yeah YouTube has never once monetised any of his videos, and hasn't once spoken or replied.