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
This makes NO SENSE! Why wouldn't audiences want to see a subscriber count go up? Some YouTubers have whole live streams dedicated to passing a milestone by watching with the audience! No one wants this and I don't understand what this is supposed to accomplish!
OK bye.