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
No one wants this, we have put up with the copyright crap and everything else but no one agrees with is. When social platforms don't listen to the people they go under. Reconsider your decision.