I would think rudimentary scissors came from shears to cut wool or hair.
In order to get practical paper, youd need the process of cutting wood to a T, which likely would have created scissors before hand if cutting has evolved to that point already.
Yeah I’ve had to switch instance actually - I was on a small one before and was having issues seeing my posts from other instances. Teething issues I suppose. Still, enjoying the general good vibes and camaraderie around here anyway. Makes one feel much more inclined to post and participate, rather than just lurk and feel sad doomscrolling.