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 think a LOT of people subconsciously judge channels on sub counts. If I can’t see if a channel is growing or getting smaller and have to go to another website that’s pretty annoying too. And what about brand deals? Not seeing an extra 400k or whatever might impact that surely.