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In 2019, YouTube mutilated the publicly indicated channel subscriber count to three digits.

They claim it is to ensure consistent appearance across all devices. To me, this sounds like a childish excuse.

What do you think is the actual reason they did so?

In 2019, YouTube mutilated the publicly indicated channel subscriber count to three digits. They claim it is *to ensure consistent appearance across all devices*. To me, this sounds like a childish excuse. What do you think is the actual reason they did so?

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[–] • 2 pts

But if I own a 35.427.298 subscriber channel, I would prefer the majestic full number to appear. Same for views: 1B nearly looks like 18.

Also, no, the public subscriber count has been abbreviated entirely since late 2019.

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

Oh yup you are correct I was looking at views. Idk I still like the slimmed down look