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
Love all the idiots here thinking that the people working on this change has anything to do with things like videos not appearing in sub boxes or copyright claims. Why don’t you go to their HQ and yell at the janitorial staff while you’re at it?