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
Don’t do this please listen to creators! Speaking from experience the public likes to see the numbers go up and enjoy seeing their favorite channels grow this will only put a wedge in the community aspect of YouTube in general not to mention it is going to break Social Blade!