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
look i feel a little bad for the intern, but like damn man. If yall want to make some change, email youtube, and goddamnit intern show this thread to @SusanWojcicki