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
Why are you doing this. Honestly the most pointless and insulting change to the website. 99% of people don’t have their feelings hurt by a number. This changes appeals basically no creators and defiantly no viewers.