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
I dont think this should happen, as a small channel I like seeing a single person sub and it makes me feel acomplished. But if its just abbreviated I wont be abil to see the new people and the subs will start to feel more like a number instead of real fans