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
Another change that no one asked for that you didn't even bother to ask anyone about. Seriously. Every time you make an "improvement" it's just you guys doing whatever the hell you please and pretending that we accept it. It's completely disrespectful.