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
Ah yes, because what we really needed was numbers being abbreviated, not, i don't know, changing the system so it doesn't dick over creators all the time. Just a thought.